The average bus between Elgin and Kilmarnock takes 6h 34m and the fastest bus takes 5h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elgin 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 3 hours between Elgin and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Elgin to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.
Elgin to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Book your Elgin to Kilmarnock bus tickets online with Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and 2 other operators.
The distance between Elgin and Kilmarnock is 237.7 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 59m.