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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

West Kilbride travel guide

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You're Going to Love West Kilbride

With a population of 4,321, West Kilbride is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in West Kilbride to see all of its attractions.

When to visit West Kilbride

West Kilbride in February
Estimated hotel price
£94
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Kilbride in February
Estimated hotel price
£94
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to West Kilbride

Plane

Although West Kilbride doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 33 km from West Kilbride. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving West Kilbride, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from West Kilbride 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. The train station in West Kilbride is called West Kilbride, and is located 1.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to West Kilbride is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 297 km from West Kilbride. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to West Kilbride, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to West Kilbride takes 140 km and will cost you around £22. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

Although West Kilbride doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 33 km from West Kilbride. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving West Kilbride, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from West Kilbride 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. The train station in West Kilbride is called West Kilbride, and is located 1.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to West Kilbride is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 297 km from West Kilbride. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to West Kilbride, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to West Kilbride takes 140 km and will cost you around £22. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near West Kilbride

EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving West Kilbride

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 West Kilbride

Most booked hotels in West Kilbride

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St Leonards Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Seamill House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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The Waterside Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Broom Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Seamill Hydro Hotel & Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£130+
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Brisbane House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£168+
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Hiring a car in West Kilbride

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in West Kilbride (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.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in West Kilbride (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.

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