The average bus between Kingston and Edinburgh takes 8h 16m and the fastest bus takes 7h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kingston 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Kingston and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 2:57 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Kingston is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Kingston 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Kingston to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Kingston station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
Kingston to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Kingston to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Princes Street station.
The distance between Kingston and Edinburgh is 286.9 km. The road distance is 427 km.
You can take a bus from Kingston Gardens to Princes Street via Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 11m.