The average bus between Edinburgh and Castle Kennedy takes 7h 24m and the fastest bus takes 4h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Castle Kennedy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Castle Kennedy. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 4:51 PM which arrives into Castle Kennedy at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 46m • 2 changes


6h 11m • 2 changes


4h 51m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


16h 9m • 2 changes


5h 46m • 2 changes


5h 41m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 24m • 2 changes


5h 51m • 2 changes


6h 11m • 2 changes


4h 51m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 42m • 2 changes


5h 51m • 2 changes


4h 42m • 2 changes


4h 51m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 42m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Castle Kennedy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Castle Kennedy. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Castle Kennedy station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Edinburgh to Castle Kennedy bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Castle Kennedy bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Castle Kennedy is 161.5 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a bus from Princes Street to Hamilton Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 48m.