The average bus between Edinburgh and Skipness takes 9h 20m and the fastest bus takes 5h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Skipness. 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 Skipness. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Skipness at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Skipness? 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 Skipness. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Skipness station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Edinburgh to Skipness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Skipness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Terminal station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Skipness is 135.8 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a bus from Princes Street to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Terminal in around 7h 2m.