Bus from Ayr to Kilmarnock
2 direct routes · 26–41 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 22:44 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kilmarnock as of 08:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ayr, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~41 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 13 | 06:20 | 21:50 | Tig Road (Opp) | Waterside Road (after) | Prestwick, Monkton, Hansel Village, Symington & Bogend |
| X77K | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~26 min | 7 | Sat 9 · Sun 5 | 17:46 | 22:44 | Tig Road (Opp) | Shaw's Monument (near) | Prestwick, Monkton & Hansel Village |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ayr on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 4 bus timetable.
Fares from Ayr to Kilmarnock
- £8.10 adult single, £14.60 return on the X77K (Stagecoach West Scotland)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ayr to Kilmarnock?
2 routes run directly from Ayr to Kilmarnock: the 4 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the X77K (Stagecoach West Scotland). The most frequent is the 4, 30 times each weekday — board at Tig Road (Opp) and get off at Waterside Road (after), about 41 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ayr to Kilmarnock?
Between 26 minutes on the X77K and 41 on the 4, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Prestwick, Monkton, Hansel Village, Symington and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ayr to Kilmarnock?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:20 and the last around 22:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ayr to Kilmarnock?
An adult single from Ayr to Kilmarnock is £8.10 on the X77K (Stagecoach West Scotland), from Tig Road (Opp) to Shaw's Monument (near); an adult return is £14.60. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.