The average bus between Edinburgh and Kirkcolm takes 8h 35m and the fastest bus takes 4h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Kirkcolm. 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 twice daily between Edinburgh and Kirkcolm. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 4:33 PM which arrives into Kirkcolm at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Kirkcolm? 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 Kirkcolm. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Kirkcolm station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
Edinburgh to Kirkcolm bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Kirkcolm bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Kirkcolm is 161.2 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a bus from Princes Street to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 6h 24m.