The average bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Machrihanish takes 9h 21m and the fastest bus takes 7h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Machrihanish. 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Machrihanish. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Machrihanish at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Machrihanish? 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Machrihanish. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Machrihanish station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Machrihanish bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Machrihanish bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Terminus station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Machrihanish is 159.6 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a bus from Terminal to Turning Area via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Terminus in around 7h 32m.