The average bus between Kilmarnock and Leith takes 2h 30m and the fastest bus takes 2h 5m. There is an hourly bus service from Kilmarnock to Leith. 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 Leith. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Leith at 5:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 33m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Kilmarnock to Leith? 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 Leith. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Kilmarnock to Leith bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Leith bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Leith is 92 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 17m.