The average bus between Stranraer and Kilmarnock takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Stranraer and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 8:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Stranraer to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dunlop Street station.
Book your Stranraer to Kilmarnock bus tickets online with Translink and Stagecoach West Scotland.
The distance between Stranraer and Kilmarnock is 85.5 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Dunlop Street via Ayr and Ayr Bus Station in around 2h 40m.
