The average bus between Dumfries and Kilmarnock takes 3h 13m and the fastest bus takes 2h 58m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dumfries 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 Dumfries and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Dumfries to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.
Dumfries to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.
The distance between Dumfries and Kilmarnock is 82.2 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 59m.