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Bolton to Kilmarnock buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bolton and Kilmarnock takes 8h 21m and the fastest bus takes 6h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton 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.

8h 21m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bolton to Kilmarnock bus times

Buses run twice daily between Bolton and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 3:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireNational ExpressStagecoach West Scotland8h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireNational ExpressStagecoach West Scotland8h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireNational ExpressStagecoach West Scotland8h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireNational ExpressStagecoach West Scotland8h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireNational ExpressStagecoach West Scotland10h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland6h 48m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireNational ExpressStagecoach West Scotland11h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireFlixBusStagecoach West Scotland7h 13m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Kilmarnock? 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 Bolton to Kilmarnock.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 228.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Noel Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 37m.

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