The average bus between Irvine and East Kilbride takes 2h 28m and the fastest bus takes 2h 1m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Irvine to East Kilbride. 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 every 30 minutes between Irvine and East Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:18 PM which arrives into East Kilbride at 1:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Irvine to East Kilbride? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at East Kilbride station via Kilmarnock Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Irvine to East Kilbride bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Mill Road station.
Irvine to East Kilbride bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Shira Terrace station.
The distance between Irvine and East Kilbride is 34 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a bus from Mill Road to Shira Terrace via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Bath Street, and Sauchiehall Lane in around 2h 13m.