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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kilmarnock and Bolton takes 8h 17m and the fastest bus takes 7h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 17m
Duration
246 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Kilmarnock to Bolton bus times

Buses run twice daily between Kilmarnock and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Bolton at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network7h 34m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network8h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network7h 34m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network8h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network7h 34m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network8h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network7h 34m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network8h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network7h 34m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network9h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network7h 28m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network10h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusBee Network7h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kilmarnock to Bolton? 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.

Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to Bolton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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