The average bus between Kirkcowan and Edinburgh takes 7h 28m and the fastest bus takes 4h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kirkcowan 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 4 times a day between Kirkcowan and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcowan is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Port Rodie and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kirkcowan 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 Kirkcowan to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Kirkcowan station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
Kirkcowan to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Port Rodie station.
Kirkcowan to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Princes Street station.
The distance between Kirkcowan and Edinburgh is 145.7 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a bus from Shelter to Princes Street via Port Rodie and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 26m.