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Trip Overview

The average bus between Irvine and Edinburgh takes 2h 59m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Irvine to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 59m
Duration
76 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Irvine to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Irvine and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 4m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus3h • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 4m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus3h • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 4m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus3h • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 4m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus3h • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 4m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus3h • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 51m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 6m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Irvine to Edinburgh? 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.

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  • Distance: 76 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Irvine, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Mill Road to Princes Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 42m.

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