The average bus between Edinburgh and Hunterston takes 3h 57m and the fastest bus takes 3h 28m. There is a bus service every few hours from Edinburgh to Hunterston. 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 Hunterston. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 4:46 PM which arrives into Hunterston at 8:50 PM. 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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3h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Hunterston? 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 Hunterston. However, there are services departing from Shandwick Place station and arriving at Manse Court station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Edinburgh to Hunterston bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.
Edinburgh to Hunterston bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Manse Court station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Hunterston is 108.1 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Hunterston via Buchanan Bus Station, Manse Court, and Poteath Bank Plantation in around 4h 2m.