Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kirkintilloch travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kirkintilloch

With a population of 19,489, Kirkintilloch is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Kirkintilloch deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

How to Get to Kirkintilloch

Plane

When flying to Kirkintilloch, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 12 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Kirkintilloch, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Kirkintilloch to Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around £89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £157 for a 4h 31m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kirkintilloch is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 186 miles from Kirkintilloch. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kirkintilloch, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Kirkintilloch takes 87 miles and will cost you around £22. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

When flying to Kirkintilloch, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 12 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Kirkintilloch, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Kirkintilloch to Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around £89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £157 for a 4h 31m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kirkintilloch is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 186 miles from Kirkintilloch. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kirkintilloch, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Kirkintilloch takes 87 miles and will cost you around £22. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Kirkintilloch

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Kirkintilloch

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kirkintilloch

Most booked hotels in Kirkintilloch

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The Golden Jubilee Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Ingliston Country Club Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Travelodge Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£68+
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Glynhill Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£87+
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Normandy Hotel (Near Glasgow Airport)
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£82+
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Hiring a car in Kirkintilloch

Hiring a car in Kirkintilloch costs £16 per day, on average, or £33 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 126% cheaper than airport locations in Kirkintilloch.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Kirkintilloch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Kirkintilloch is Luxury (BMW 5 Series or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kirkintilloch costs £16 per day, on average, or £33 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 126% cheaper than airport locations in Kirkintilloch.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Kirkintilloch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Kirkintilloch is Luxury (BMW 5 Series or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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