The average bus between Kilmarnock and Shotts takes 2h 52m and the fastest bus takes 2h 7m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Shotts. 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 Shotts. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Shotts at 5:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kilmarnock to Shotts? 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 Shotts. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Shotts station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Kilmarnock to Shotts bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Shotts bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at King Street station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Shotts is 48.9 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to King Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kirk Road Service Station in around 2h 7m.