The average bus between Kilmarnock and Inverness takes 5h 41m and the fastest bus takes 4h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Inverness. 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 4 times a day between Kilmarnock and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Inverness at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Inverness station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Kilmarnock to Inverness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Inverness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Inverness is 208.3 km. The road distance is 309 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m.