Edinburgh to North Ayrshire Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and North Ayrshire takes 2h 29m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day 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 29m
Duration: 72 mi
Distance: £20
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

best

Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to The Crossbus X36

2h 51m

£16–28

Edinburgh to North Ayrshire bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and North Ayrshire. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 3:35 PM which arrives into North Ayrshire at 6:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:51 AM → 8:19 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:32 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:21 AM → 9:32 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 12:32 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

4:51 AM → 7:54 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 1:32 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 3:32 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:51 AM → 8:19 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:32 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:51 AM → 8:19 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:32 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:51 AM → 8:19 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:32 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 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.