Bus from Kirkintilloch to Kilsyth
4 direct routes · about 14 min · first bus 06:11, last bus 22:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kilsyth as of 15:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kirkintilloch, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | First Greater Glasgow | ~14 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 2 | 06:11 | 19:42 | Catherine Street (before) | Garrell Vale Community Centre (Opp) | Auchenreoch & Queenzieburn |
| 72 | Midland Bluebird | ~16 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 09:33 | 19:45 | Freeland Place (opp) | Garrell Vale Community Centre (Opp) | Auchenreoch & Queenzieburn |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 88C, 72A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88C | First Greater Glasgow | ~13 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 3 | 21:12 | 22:27 | Catherine Street (before) | Garrell Vale Community Centre (Opp) | Auchenreoch & Queenzieburn |
| 72A | Midland Bluebird | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:32 | 08:32 | Freeland Place (opp) | Garrell Vale Community Centre (Opp) | Auchenreoch & Queenzieburn |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kirkintilloch 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 89 bus, 72 bus or 72A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Kirkintilloch to Kilsyth?
4 routes run directly from Kirkintilloch to Kilsyth: the 89 (First Greater Glasgow), the 72 (Midland Bluebird), the 88C (First Greater Glasgow), the 72A (Midland Bluebird). The most frequent is the 89, 27 times each weekday — board at Catherine Street (before) and get off at Garrell Vale Community Centre (Opp), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kirkintilloch to Kilsyth?
Around 14 minutes on the 89, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Auchenreoch, Queenzieburn on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Kirkintilloch to Kilsyth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:11 and the last around 22:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kirkintilloch to Kilsyth?
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.