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Darlington to Kilmarnock buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Darlington and Kilmarnock takes 5h 52m and the fastest bus takes 5h 48m. There is at least one bus per day from Darlington 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 52m
Duration
222 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Darlington to Kilmarnock bus times

Buses run once daily between Darlington and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 2:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Darlington is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 8:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach West Scotland5h 53m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach West Scotland5h 53m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach West Scotland5h 48m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach West Scotland5h 53m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach West Scotland5h 53m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach West Scotland5h 53m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach West Scotland5h 53m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darlington 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.

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  • Distance: 222.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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