The average bus between Kilmarnock and Arbroath takes 4h 36m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Arbroath. 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 hourly between Kilmarnock and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kilmarnock to Arbroath? 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 Kilmarnock to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Overgate station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Kilmarnock to Arbroath bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Arbroath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Overgate station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Arbroath is 158.8 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Arbroath Burnside Drive via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 4h 11m.