Irvine to Edinburgh Buses

Irvine to Edinburgh buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Irvine and Edinburgh takes 2h 57m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Irvine to Edinburgh. 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 57m
Duration: 76 mi
Distance: £23
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090

2h 51m

£19–32

Irvine to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Irvine and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

10:39 PM → 1:17 AM
Arrives next day
2h 38m • 2 changes
11:19 PM → 8:23 AM
Arrives next day
9h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:06 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 9:56 AM
3h • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:06 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 9:56 AM
3h • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:06 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 9:56 AM
3h • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:06 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 9:56 AM
3h • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:37 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 11:16 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:56 AM → 10:52 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 12:52 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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