The average bus between Rochdale and Kilmarnock takes 7h 57m and the fastest bus takes 6h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochdale 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 Rochdale and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Rochdale to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Rochdale to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Rochdale and Kilmarnock is 268.1 km. The road distance is 397 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.