Bus Edinburgh to West Kilbride from £20 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and West Kilbride takes 4h 13m and the fastest bus takes 3h 38m. There is a bus service every few hours from Edinburgh to West Kilbride. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 13m
Duration: 95 mi
Distance: £20
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Bus

best

Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus 906 / ...

3h 58m

£18–23

Edinburgh to West Kilbride bus times

Buses run hourly between Edinburgh and West Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 4:35 PM which arrives into West Kilbride at 9:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

4:34 PM → 8:14 AM
Arrives next day
15h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

4:51 AM → 9:44 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
5:51 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

4:51 AM → 9:44 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
5:51 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:51 AM → 9:44 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
5:51 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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