The average bus between Kilmarnock and Kirkcudbright takes 6h and the fastest bus takes 4h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Kirkcudbright. 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 4 hours between Kilmarnock and Kirkcudbright. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Kirkcudbright at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 47m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kilmarnock to Kirkcudbright? 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 Kirkcudbright. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Harbour Square Shelter station via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2 station and Swimming Pool station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Kilmarnock to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, arrive at Harbour Square Shelter station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Kirkcudbright is 90.8 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Harbour Square Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, Stance 5, and Swimming Pool in around 4h 58m.