The average bus between Kilmarnock and Bristol takes 13h 20m and the fastest bus takes 11h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Bristol. 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 Kilmarnock and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Bristol at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 13h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kilmarnock to Bristol? 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 Bristol. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Bristol station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
Kilmarnock to Bristol bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Bristol bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Bristol is 478.9 km. The road distance is 648 km.
You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 10h 7m.