The average bus between Edinburgh and Machrihanish takes 9h 59m and the fastest bus takes 7h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 and Machrihanish. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 4:21 PM which arrives into Machrihanish at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 9h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 to Machrihanish. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Machrihanish station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
Edinburgh to Machrihanish bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Machrihanish bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Terminus station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Machrihanish is 169.7 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a bus from Princes Street to Turning Area via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Terminus in around 7h 51m.
