The average bus between South Ayrshire and Edinburgh takes 4h 8m and the fastest bus takes 3h 9m. There is a bus service every few hours from South 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.
Buses run hourly between South Ayrshire and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Ayrshire is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr Bus Station and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from South 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.
No, there is no direct bus from South Ayrshire to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from South Ayrshire station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Ayr Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
South Ayrshire to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Moorston Farm station.
South Ayrshire to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Princes Street station.
The distance between South Ayrshire and Edinburgh is 120.9 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a bus from Moorston Farm to Princes Street via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 26m.