The average bus between Bristol and Kilmarnock takes 11h 53m and the fastest bus takes 11h. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 3 times a day between Bristol and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Newhall Street and take an average of 11h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
Bristol to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Book your Bristol to Kilmarnock bus tickets online with FlixBus and Stagecoach West Scotland.
The distance between Bristol and Kilmarnock is 478.9 km. The road distance is 653 km.
You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Newhall Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 20m.