The average bus between Kilmarnock and Glenrothes takes 3h 47m and the fastest bus takes 3h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Glenrothes. 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 4 hours between Kilmarnock and Glenrothes. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Glenrothes at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Glenrothes station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Kilmarnock to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Church Street station.
Kilmarnock to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Glenrothes is 104.9 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 3h 7m.