The average bus between Irvine and Kirkcudbright takes 5h 54m and the fastest bus takes 5h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Irvine to Kirkcudbright. 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 4 times a day between Irvine and Kirkcudbright. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Kirkcudbright at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 19m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Irvine to Kirkcudbright? 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 Kirkcudbright. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Kirkcudbright station via Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Irvine to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Irvine to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Harbour Square Shelter station.
The distance between Irvine and Kirkcudbright is 95.2 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a bus from Mill Road to Harbour Square Shelter via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, and Stance 5 in around 6h 14m.