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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kilmarnock and Larne takes 11h 45m and the fastest bus takes 8h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Larne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 45m
Duration
145 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Kilmarnock to Larne bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Kilmarnock and Larne. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 3:52 PM which arrives into Larne at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr Bus Station and take an average of 11h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslinkTranslink9h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslinkTranslink18h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslinkTranslink8h 2m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslinkTranslink9h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslinkTranslink18h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslinkTranslink8h 2m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslinkTranslink9h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslinkTranslink18h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslinkTranslink8h 2m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslinkTranslink9h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslinkTranslink18h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslinkTranslink8h 2m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslinkTranslink9h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslinkTranslink20h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslinkTranslink8h 57m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslinkTranslink18h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslinkTranslink8h 2m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslinkTranslink9h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kilmarnock to Larne? 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.

Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to Larne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 144.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 45m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Larne, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a vehicle from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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