Bus from Kilmarnock to Ayr
2 direct routes · 28–46 min · first bus 05:27, last bus 00:48 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ayr as of 06:04
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kilmarnock, 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 | ~46 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 13 | 05:27 | 20:43 | Little James Street (before) | Cathcart Street (Opp) | Bogend, Symington, Hansel Village, Monkton & Prestwick |
| X77K | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~28 min | 8 | Sat 10 · Sun 8 | 19:23 | 00:48 | Kilmarnock Bus Station (Stance 11) | McCalls Avenue (Near) | Hansel Village, Monkton & Prestwick |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock to Ayr
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 Kilmarnock to Ayr?
2 routes run directly from Kilmarnock to Ayr: the 4 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the X77K (Stagecoach West Scotland). The most frequent is the 4, 30 times each weekday — board at Little James Street (before) and get off at Cathcart Street (Opp), about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kilmarnock to Ayr?
Between 28 minutes on the X77K and 46 on the 4, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bogend, Symington, Hansel Village, Monkton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Kilmarnock to Ayr?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:27 and the last around 00:48. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kilmarnock to Ayr?
Adult singles from Kilmarnock to Ayr: £8.10 on the 4 and X77K (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.