Bus from Irvine to Kilmarnock
2 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 05:58, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kilmarnock as of 08:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Irvine, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~31 min | 78 | Sat 69 · Sun 49 | 05:58 | 23:15 | Quarry Road (After) | Dunlop Street (at) | Dreghorn, Springside & Crosshouse |
| X79 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:42 | 06:42 | Clark Drive (after) | Dunlop Street (at) | Dreghorn, Springside & Crosshouse |
Times are for the first boarding point in Irvine 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 11 bus or X79 bus timetable.
Fares from Irvine to Kilmarnock
- £3.60 adult single, £6.50 return on the 11 (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 Irvine to Kilmarnock?
2 routes run directly from Irvine to Kilmarnock: the 11 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the X79 (Stagecoach West Scotland). The most frequent is the 11, 78 times each weekday — board at Quarry Road (After) and get off at Dunlop Street (at), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Irvine to Kilmarnock?
Around 31 minutes on the 11, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dreghorn, Springside, Crosshouse on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Irvine to Kilmarnock?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:58 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Irvine to Kilmarnock?
An adult single from Irvine to Kilmarnock is £3.60 on the 11 (Stagecoach West Scotland), from Quarry Road (After) to Dunlop Street (at); an adult return is £6.50. 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.