Bus West Kilbride to Edinburgh from £21 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between West Kilbride and Edinburgh takes 4h 28m and the fastest bus takes 3h 54m. There is a bus service every few hours from West Kilbride 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.

4h 28m
Duration: 95 mi
Distance: £21
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Bus

best

Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090

3h 42m

£17–23

West Kilbride to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run hourly between West Kilbride and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Kilbride is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Crawford Street and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:09 PM → 9:18 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:07 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
11h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

7:17 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 12:40 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

7:17 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 12:40 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

7:17 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 12:40 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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