The average bus between Kilmarnock and Montrose takes 5h 1m and the fastest bus takes 3h 48m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Montrose. 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 Montrose. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Montrose at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kilmarnock to Montrose? 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 Montrose. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Montrose High Street station via Buchanan Bus Station and Overgate station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Kilmarnock to Montrose bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Montrose bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Montrose High Street station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Montrose is 175.2 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Montrose High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 4h 35m.