The average bus between Kilmarnock and Tarbert takes 5h 10m and the fastest bus takes 3h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Tarbert. 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 5 times a day between Kilmarnock and Tarbert. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Tarbert at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Tarbert. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Tarbert station via Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Kilmarnock to Tarbert bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Tarbert bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bus Terminal station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Tarbert is 64 km. The road distance is 190 km.
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminal every 2 hours. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 3h 6m.