The average bus between Skirling and Edinburgh takes 4h 9m and the fastest bus takes 1h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skirling 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 3 times a day between Skirling and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skirling is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Skirling to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Skirling station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Home Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Skirling to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Borders Council, depart from John Street station.
Skirling to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Borders Council, arrive at Home Street station.
The distance between Skirling and Edinburgh is 39 km. The road distance is 52 km.
Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from John Street to Home Street hourly, and the journey takes 1h 7m.