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Trip Overview

The average bus between North Ayrshire and Edinburgh takes 2h 30m and the fastest bus takes 2h 13m. There is a bus service every few hours 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 30m
Duration
73 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

North Ayrshire to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run hourly 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 11:03 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus2h 13m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 45m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 41m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus2h 31m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 31m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 31m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 34m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 19m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 19m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus2h 21m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 45m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 41m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus2h 31m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 45m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 41m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus2h 31m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 45m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 41m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus2h 31m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from North Ayrshire 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.

Map of how to get from North Ayrshire to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 72.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between North Ayrshire, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Sharon Street to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 25m.

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