The average bus between Edinburgh and Muirkirk takes 4h 30m and the fastest bus takes 3h 26m. There is a bus service every few hours from Edinburgh to Muirkirk. 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 Muirkirk. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Muirkirk at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Muirkirk? 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 Muirkirk. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Muirkirk station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Edinburgh to Muirkirk bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.
Edinburgh to Muirkirk bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Cumnock Bus Station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Muirkirk is 72.5 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Burns Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Cumnock Bus Station in around 3h 56m.