Kilwinning to Edinburgh Buses

Kilwinning to Edinburgh buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kilwinning and Edinburgh takes 3h 19m and the fastest bus takes 2h 53m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Kilwinning 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.

3h 19m
Duration: 75 mi
Distance: £24
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Line 9 bus, bus

best

Take the bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 9
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900

2h 37m

£20–34

Kilwinning to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Kilwinning and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilwinning is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Paisley Gilmour Street and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:40 PM → 9:48 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:20 PM → 10:16 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
8:20 PM → 11:16 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:20 PM → 12:21 AM
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3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:06 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:06 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kilwinning to Edinburgh? 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.

What companies run services between Kilwinning, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Kilwinning to Shandwick Place via Paisley Gilmour Street, Smithhills Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 37m.

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Kilwinning to Edinburgh buses

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Line 9 bus, bus

Kilwinning to Edinburgh bus times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:40 PM → 9:48 PM

7:20 PM → 10:16 PM

8:20 PM → 11:16 PM

9:20 PM → 12:21 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:06 AM

6:35 AM → 9:56 AM

6:55 AM → 10:12 AM

7:10 AM → 10:24 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:06 AM

6:35 AM → 9:56 AM

6:55 AM → 10:12 AM

7:10 AM → 10:24 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Kilwinning, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Station

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Bus trips from Kilwinning

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9:20 PM → 12:21 AM
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