The average bus between Tarbolton and Edinburgh takes 3h 36m and the fastest bus takes 3h 2m. There is an hourly bus service from Tarbolton 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 hourly between Tarbolton and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tarbolton is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr Bus Station and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Tarbolton to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Tarbolton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Tarbolton station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Tarbolton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Tarbolton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Princes Street station.
The distance between Tarbolton and Edinburgh is 94.3 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a bus from Princes Street to Princes Street via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 10m.