X78 Glasgow to Kilmarnock via Fenwick, New Farm Loch
Operated by Stagecoach West Scotland. First bus 07:35, last bus 17:33. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.60 to £8.10 — more.
Wanted a different X78? 2 other bus routes are numbered X78 elsewhere in the UK — see every X78 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 17:33 |
|---|---|
| Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 5) | 17:33 |
| West Campbell Street (after) | 17:43 |
| Stewarton Road (Before) | 18:13 |
| Kilmarnock Bus Station (Stance 4) | 18:26 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the X78
Adult single £3.60 to £8.10 · Adult return £6.50 to £14.60 · Child single £1.80 to £4.10 · Child return £3.30 to £7.30
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £8.10 | X77 Fenwick Jct | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £8.10 | £4.40 | Glasgow Rd Area | |
| £8.10 | £4.40 | £3.60 | Kilmarnock Bus Stn |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Glasgow Buch St EAX.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 2 July 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach West Scotland before you travel.
Tickets on the X78
Stagecoach West Scotland publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children and students.
Return · Single · Ayrshire DayRider · Job Seeker Return · Job Seeker Single · Glasgow City DayRider
…and 31 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach West Scotland's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 3 July 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach West Scotland.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach West Scotland before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route X78
X78 towards Kilmarnock
All 11 stops
- Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 5) Glasgow
- West Regent Lane (before) Glasgow
- West Campbell Street (after) Glasgow
- Stewarton Road (Before) Fenwick
- Maxwell Court (opp & after) New Farm Loch
- Huntly Place (opp) New Farm Loch
- McKellar Place (before) New Farm Loch
- Melville Street (after) Kilmarnock
- Wilson Avenue (before) Kilmarnock
- Shaw's Monument (near) Kilmarnock
- Kilmarnock Bus Station (Stance 4) Kilmarnock
X78 towards Glasgow
All 11 stops
- Kilmarnock Bus Station (Stance 11) Kilmarnock
- De Walden Terrace (before) Kilmarnock
- Melville Street (opp) Kilmarnock
- South Dean Road (before) New Farm Loch
- Huntly Place (after) New Farm Loch
- Maxwell Court (before) New Farm Loch
- Glaister Bridge (At) Fenwick
- Blythswood Street (before) Glasgow
- Waterloo Lane (opp) Glasgow
- Bath Street (before) Glasgow
- Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 5) Glasgow
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first X78 bus?
The first X78 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last X78 bus?
The last X78 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:33. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the X78 bus cost?
Stagecoach West Scotland's published fares on the X78: adult single £3.60 to £8.10, adult return £6.50 to £14.60, child single £1.80 to £4.10, child return £3.30 to £7.30. The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach West Scotland sets the fares on the X78. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the X78 bus?
The X78 is operated by Stagecoach West Scotland.
Timetable data from Stagecoach West Scotland via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.