The average bus between Manchester and Kilmarnock takes 6h 18m and the fastest bus takes 5h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Kilmarnock. 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 twice daily between Manchester and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:10 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Manchester to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Manchester and Kilmarnock is 278.1 km. The road distance is 378 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
