The average bus between Edinburgh and Kilmarnock takes 2h 16m and the fastest bus takes 2h. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh 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 every 30 minutes between Edinburgh and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Edinburgh to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.
Edinburgh to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Kilmarnock is 89.6 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 10m.
