The average bus between Edinburgh and Dalmellington takes 3h 57m and the fastest bus takes 3h 23m. There is a bus service every few hours from Edinburgh to Dalmellington. 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 hourly between Edinburgh and Dalmellington. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Dalmellington at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Dalmellington? 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 Dalmellington. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Dalmellington station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Edinburgh to Dalmellington bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.
Edinburgh to Dalmellington bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Croft Street station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Dalmellington is 102.8 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Croft Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station in around 3h 34m.