Irvine to Edinburgh Buses

Irvine to Edinburgh buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Irvine and Edinburgh takes 3h and the fastest bus takes 2h 34m. 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.

3h
Duration: 76 mi
Distance: £23
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090

2h 42m

£19–32

Irvine to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Irvine and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:06 PM → 8:23 AM
Arrives next day
9h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:06 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:06 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:06 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:06 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:06 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 11:16 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 11:52 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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