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Cumnock to The Scottish Borders buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cumnock and The Scottish Borders takes 6h 14m and the fastest bus takes 5h 16m. There is a bus service every few hours from Cumnock to The Scottish Borders. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 14m
Duration
122 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
  2. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to A7 Boleside Hail & Ridebus bus X95
5h 19m
£33–50

Cumnock to The Scottish Borders bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Cumnock and The Scottish Borders. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cumnock is at 10:14 PM which arrives into The Scottish Borders at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders Buses11h 47m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders Buses5h 21m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders Buses5h 46m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders Buses5h 16m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders Buses5h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders Buses5h 46m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders Buses5h 46m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders Buses5h 16m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders Buses5h 16m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders Buses5h 18m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders Buses5h 18m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders Buses5h 18m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders Buses5h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders Buses5h 21m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders Buses5h 46m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders Buses5h 16m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders Buses5h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders Buses5h 21m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders Buses5h 46m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders Buses5h 16m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders Buses5h 46m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cumnock to The Scottish Borders? 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.

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  • Distance: 122.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Cumnock, Scotland and The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Cumnock Bus Station to A7 Boleside Hail & Ride via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, and Surgeons' Hall in around 5h 19m.

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