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Preston to Kilmarnock buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Preston and Kilmarnock takes 5h 3m. There is at least one bus per day from Preston to Kilmarnock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 3m
Duration
207 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Preston to Kilmarnock bus times

Buses run once daily between Preston and Kilmarnock. The service departs Preston at 5:15 PM in the evening, which arrives into Kilmarnock at 22:18:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West Scotland5h 3m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West Scotland5h 3m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West Scotland5h 3m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West Scotland5h 3m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West Scotland5h 3m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West Scotland5h 3m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West Scotland5h 3m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 206.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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