The average bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Kilmarnock takes 4h 48m and the fastest bus takes 4h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 3 times a day between Newcastle upon Tyne and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 8:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Newcastle Coach Station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Kilmarnock bus tickets online with National Express and Stagecoach West Scotland.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Kilmarnock is 195.8 km. The road distance is 278 km.
National Express operates a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.