The average bus between Arbroath and Kilmarnock takes 4h 5m and the fastest bus takes 3h 23m. There is a bus service every few hours from Arbroath to Kilmarnock. 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 Arbroath and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Arbroath is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 1:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Dundee Slessor Gardens and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Arbroath to Kilmarnock? 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 Arbroath to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Overgate station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Arbroath to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.
Arbroath to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.
The distance between Arbroath and Kilmarnock is 158.8 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 22m.