Edinburgh to West Kilbride Buses

Edinburgh to West Kilbride buses

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The average bus between Edinburgh and West Kilbride takes 4h 12m and the fastest bus takes 3h 38m. 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 12m
Duration: 95 mi
Distance: £21
Average price: Hourly
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Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus 906 / ...

3h 58m

£17–28

Edinburgh to West Kilbride bus times

Buses run hourly between Edinburgh and West Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 4:35 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 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:35 PM → 9:00 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:51 AM → 9:44 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
5:51 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:51 AM → 9:44 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
5:51 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:51 AM → 9:44 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
5:51 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
Show more

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Edinburgh to West Kilbride buses

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