Bus from Glasgow to Kilmarnock
6 direct routes · 38–77 min · first bus 06:55, last bus 00:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kilmarnock as of 09:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Glasgow, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X76 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~38 min | 35 | Sat 26 · Sun 16 | 06:55 | 18:08 | West Regent Lane (before) | Kilmarnock Bus Station (Stance 11) | Fenwick |
| 4 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~77 min | 27 | Sat 27 · Sun 13 | 07:20 | 20:50 | St Vincent Street (before) | Dean Lane (opp) | Merrylee, Giffnock, Newton Mearns & Fenwick |
| X77K | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~38 min | 8 | Sat 10 · Sun 8 | 18:45 | 00:10 | West Regent Lane (before) | Kilmarnock Bus Station (Stance 11) | Fenwick |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · X79, X71, X78
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X79 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~53 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:23 | 17:23 | West Regent Lane (before) | Kilmarnock Bus Station (Stance 11) | Fenwick |
| X71 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~45 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:17 | 17:17 | West Regent Lane (before) | Dean Lane (opp) | Fenwick |
| X78 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~46 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:39 | 17:39 | West Regent Lane (before) | Shaw's Monument (near) | Fenwick |
Times are for the first boarding point in Glasgow 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 X76 bus, 4 bus, X79 bus, X71 bus or X78 bus timetable.
Fares from Glasgow to Kilmarnock
- £8.10 adult single, £14.60 return on the X76, X77K, X79, X71 and X78 (Stagecoach West Scotland)
- £9.30 adult single, £16.70 return on the 4 (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 Glasgow to Kilmarnock?
6 routes run directly from Glasgow to Kilmarnock: the X76 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 4 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the X77K (Stagecoach West Scotland), the X79 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the X71 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the X78 (Stagecoach West Scotland). The most frequent is the X76, 35 times each weekday — board at West Regent Lane (before) and get off at Kilmarnock Bus Station (Stance 11), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Kilmarnock?
Between 38 minutes on the X76 and 77 on the 4, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Fenwick on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Kilmarnock?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:55 and the last around 00:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glasgow to Kilmarnock?
Adult singles from Glasgow to Kilmarnock: £8.10 on the X76, X77K, X79, X71 and X78 (Stagecoach West Scotland); £9.30 on the 4 (Stagecoach West Scotland). 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.