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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cumnock and Edinburgh takes 3h 21m and the fastest bus takes 3h 1m. There is an hourly bus service from Cumnock 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.

3h 21m
Duration
85 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 76 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus 76 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
2h 58m
£21–35

Cumnock to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run hourly between Cumnock and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cumnock is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 26m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus3h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cumnock 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.

Map of how to get from Cumnock to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 85.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Cumnock, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Princes Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 58m.

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