Bus from Kilmarnock to Glasgow
6 direct routes · 38–73 min · first bus 05:46, last bus 23:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Glasgow as of 09:28
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X76 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~39 min | 37 | Sat 28 · Sun 18 | 05:55 | 18:40 | Kilmarnock Bus Station (Stance 11) | Bath Street (before) | Fenwick |
| 4 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~73 min | 27 | Sat 27 · Sun 13 | 05:46 | 19:12 | Church Street (before) | Bath Street (before) | Fenwick, Newton Mearns, Giffnock & Merrylee |
| X77K | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~38 min | 7 | Sat 9 · Sun 5 | 18:15 | 23:10 | Shaw's Monument (near) | Bath Street (before) | 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 | ~56 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:15 | 07:15 | Kilmarnock Bus Station (Stance 11) | Bath Street (before) | Fenwick |
| X71 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~58 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:25 | 07:25 | Kilmarnock Bus Station (Stance 11) | Bath Street (before) | Fenwick |
| X78 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~54 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:35 | 07:35 | Kilmarnock Bus Station (Stance 11) | Bath Street (before) | Fenwick |
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 X76 bus, 4 bus, X79 bus, X71 bus or X78 bus timetable.
Fares from Kilmarnock to Glasgow
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 Glasgow?
6 routes run directly from Kilmarnock to Glasgow: 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, 37 times each weekday — board at Kilmarnock Bus Station (Stance 11) and get off at Bath Street (before), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kilmarnock to Glasgow?
Between 38 minutes on the X77K and 73 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 Kilmarnock to Glasgow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:46 and the last around 23:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kilmarnock to Glasgow?
Adult singles from Kilmarnock to Glasgow: £8.10 on the X76, X77K, X79 and X71 (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.