The average bus between Kirkintilloch and Edinburgh takes 2h 5m and the fastest bus takes 1h 42m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Kirkintilloch 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 every 30 minutes between Kirkintilloch and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkintilloch is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 13m • 1 change

2h 13m • 1 change

2h 25m • 1 change

2h 34m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Kirkintilloch station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Rochdale Place station.
Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Princes Street station.
The distance between Kirkintilloch and Edinburgh is 59.6 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a bus from Rochdale Place to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 51m.