The average bus between Edinburgh and Whithorn takes 9h 46m and the fastest bus takes 6h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Whithorn. 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 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Whithorn. The earliest departure is at 9:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Whithorn at 9:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Whitesands and take an average of 9h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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18h 7m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Whithorn? 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 Whithorn. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Whithorn station via Whitesands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
Edinburgh to Whithorn bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Whithorn bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Dashwood Square station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Whithorn is 155.8 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a bus from Princes Street to The Grapes Hotel via Whitesands and Dashwood Square in around 7h 7m.