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Edinburgh to West Kilbride buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and West Kilbride takes 4h 11m and the fastest bus takes 3h 40m. There is a bus service every few hours from Edinburgh to West Kilbride. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 11m
Duration
96 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh to West Kilbride bus times

Buses run hourly between Edinburgh and West Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 4:44 PM which arrives into West Kilbride at 9:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 55m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland3h 55m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 55m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland3h 55m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 55m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland3h 55m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 55m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland3h 55m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 25m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland3h 46m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 1m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 9m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 1m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 55m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland3h 55m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdMcGills BusesStagecoach West Scotland4h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to West Kilbride? 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 West Kilbride.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 95.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Manse Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Manse Court in around 4h 24m.

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