The average bus between Irvine and Edinburgh Waverley Station takes 3h 13m and the fastest bus takes 2h 50m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Irvine to Edinburgh Waverley Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Irvine and Edinburgh Waverley Station. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Waverley Station at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Irvine to Edinburgh Waverley Station? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Edinburgh Waverley Station. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley Station station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Irvine to Edinburgh Waverley Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Irvine to Edinburgh Waverley Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Shandwick Place station.
The distance between Irvine and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 98.8 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a bus from Mill Road to Princes Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Shandwick Place in around 2h 52m.