Bus from Kilmarnock to Irvine
2 direct routes · about 28 min · first bus 05:12, last bus 22:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Irvine as of 11:45
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~28 min | 78 | Sat 69 · Sun 49 | 05:12 | 22:27 | Waterside Road (after) | Bridgegate (before) | Crosshouse, Springside & Dreghorn |
| X79 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:20 | 18:20 | Waterside Road (after) | Bridgegate (before) | Crosshouse, Springside & Dreghorn |
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 11 bus or X79 bus timetable.
Fares from Kilmarnock to Irvine
- £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 Kilmarnock to Irvine?
2 routes run directly from Kilmarnock to Irvine: the 11 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the X79 (Stagecoach West Scotland). The most frequent is the 11, 78 times each weekday — board at Waterside Road (after) and get off at Bridgegate (before), about 28 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kilmarnock to Irvine?
Around 28 minutes on the 11, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Crosshouse, Springside, Dreghorn on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Kilmarnock to Irvine?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:12 and the last around 22:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kilmarnock to Irvine?
An adult single from Kilmarnock to Irvine is £3.60 on the 11 (Stagecoach West Scotland), from Waterside Road (after) to Bridgegate (before); 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.