The average bus between Kilmarnock and Arbroath takes 4h 4m and the fastest bus takes 3h 20m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Arbroath. 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 Kilmarnock and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kilmarnock to Arbroath? 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 Kilmarnock to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Arbroath station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Kilmarnock to Arbroath bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Church Street station.
Kilmarnock to Arbroath bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Arbroath is 158.8 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 3h 21m.