Bus North Ayrshire to Edinburgh from £20 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between North Ayrshire and Edinburgh takes 2h 34m and the fastest bus takes 2h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from North Ayrshire 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.

2h 34m
Duration: 73 mi
Distance: £20
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

best

Take the bus from Sharon Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X36
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090

2h 20m

£17–28

North Ayrshire to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between North Ayrshire and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from North Ayrshire is at 3:33 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

3:33 PM → 6:12 PM
2h 39m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:21 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 10:52 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:04 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:06 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 10:52 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:04 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 1:04 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:33 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 2:04 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
1:33 PM → 4:04 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
3:33 PM → 6:10 PM
2h 37m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:21 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 10:52 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:04 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:21 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 10:52 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:04 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:21 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 10:52 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:04 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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