The average bus between Old Kilpatrick and Edinburgh takes 2h 28m and the fastest bus takes 2h 10m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Old Kilpatrick 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.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Old Kilpatrick and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Old Kilpatrick is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Hielenman's Umbrella and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Old Kilpatrick to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Old Kilpatrick station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Hielenman's Umbrella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Old Kilpatrick to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Old Kilpatrick Church station.
Old Kilpatrick to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Princes Street station.
The distance between Old Kilpatrick and Edinburgh is 78.8 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a bus from Old Kilpatrick Church to Princes Street via Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 12m.