🚌 Bus from Kilmarnock to Irvine
2 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 22:25 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~31 min | 78 | 05:10 | 22:25 | Kilmarnock Bus Station (Stance 2) |
| X79 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~29 min | 1 | 18:18 | 18:18 | Kilmarnock Bus Station (Stance 3) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Kilmarnock to Irvine?
2 routes run directly from Kilmarnock to Irvine: the 11 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the X79 (Stagecoach West Scotland).
How long does the bus take from Kilmarnock to Irvine?
Around 31 minutes on the 11, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kilmarnock to Irvine?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 11) leaves around 05:10 and the last around 22:25. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kilmarnock to Irvine?
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.