The average bus between Belfast and Kilmarnock takes 6h 18m and the fastest bus takes 6h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Belfast 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 twice daily between Belfast and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 10:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 2:20 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 8:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Belfast to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.
Belfast to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ayr station.
The distance between Belfast and Kilmarnock is 144.9 km. The road distance is 202 km.
Translink operates a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr twice daily. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
