Bus Irvine to Edinburgh from £20 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Irvine and Edinburgh takes 3h and the fastest bus takes 2h 32m. 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: £20
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Bus

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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 40m

£15–23

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 11:17 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 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 Saturday, May 9, 2026

5:58 PM → 8:50 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
6:34 PM → 9:18 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
7:06 PM → 9:48 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
7:41 PM → 10:16 PM
2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

7:54 AM → 10:52 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 12:52 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 11, 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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Frequently asked questions

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