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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and North Ayrshire takes 2h 34m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. There is a bus service every few hours from Edinburgh to North Ayrshire. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 34m
Duration
72 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh to North Ayrshire bus times

Buses run hourly between Edinburgh and North Ayrshire. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:36 PM which arrives into North Ayrshire at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 55m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 25m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 11m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 56m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland3h 28m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 40m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 40m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland3h 28m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 40m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 40m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland3h 28m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 40m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 40m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 11m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 26m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 25m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland3h 3m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 11m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 26m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland3h 28m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 40m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 40m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland2h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to North Ayrshire? 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 Edinburgh to North Ayrshire.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 71.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and North Ayrshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Shandwick Place to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 12m.

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