The average bus between Kilmarnock and Thornhill takes 6h 12m and the fastest bus takes 2h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Thornhill. 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 3 times a day between Kilmarnock and Thornhill. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Thornhill at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Cumnock Bus Station and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kilmarnock to Thornhill? 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 Thornhill. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Thornhill station via Cumnock Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Kilmarnock to Thornhill bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Thornhill bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Old Post Office station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Thornhill is 61.9 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Old Post Office via Cumnock Bus Station and Castle Primary school in around 3h 7m.