Bus Kilmarnock to Edinburgh from £17 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Kilmarnock and Edinburgh takes 2h 22m and the fastest bus takes 2h. There is an hourly bus service from Kilmarnock 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 22m
Duration: 69 mi
Distance: £17
Average price: Hourly
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 5m

£13–20

Kilmarnock to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run hourly between Kilmarnock and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

6:40 PM → 8:50 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
8:12 PM → 10:16 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:42 PM → 10:46 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
9:12 PM → 11:16 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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