How to get from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock by bus?

By bus

To get from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock in Scotland, take the 6 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to West Regent Lane, Glasgow station. Next, take the X76 bus from West Regent Lane, Glasgow station to Bus Station, Kilmarnock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Bus - 66
Bus - X76X76
Walk to Kilmarnock
Leaves from Bus Station, East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Kilbride
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Clydebank
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Regent Lane, Glasgow
    ID 609012
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Regent Lane, Glasgow
    ID 6090183
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X76X76
    Wait for bus
    X76
    Kilmarnock
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Kilmarnock
    ID 6180792
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kilmarnock
    Walk to
    Kilmarnock
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 18 and X76

To get from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock in Scotland, take the 18 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to West Regent Street, Glasgow station. Next, take the X76 bus from West Regent Lane, Glasgow station to Bus Station, Kilmarnock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Bus - X76X76
Walk to Kilmarnock
Leaves from Bus Station, East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501626
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Regent Street, Glasgow
    ID 609013
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Regent Lane, Glasgow
    ID 6090183
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X76X76
    Wait for bus
    X76
    Kilmarnock
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Kilmarnock
    ID 6180792
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kilmarnock
    Walk to
    Kilmarnock
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock

The distance between East Kilbride, Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland is approximately 33.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to East Kilbride

East Kilbride is located at East Kilbride, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, East Kilbride.

Bus stations close to East Kilbride:

  • Bus Station, East Kilbride
  • Murray Roundabout, East Kilbride
  • Caledonian Court, East Kilbride

Public transport stations close to Kilmarnock, Scotland

Kilmarnock is located at Kilmarnock, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock.

Bus stations close to Kilmarnock:

  • Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock
  • Church Street, Kilmarnock
  • Princes Street, Kilmarnock

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 18 and X76

To get from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock in Scotland, take the 18 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to West Regent Street, Glasgow station. Next, take the X76 bus from West Regent Lane, Glasgow station to Bus Station, Kilmarnock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Bus - X76X76
Walk to Kilmarnock
Leaves from Bus Station, East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501626
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Regent Street, Glasgow
    ID 609013
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Regent Lane, Glasgow
    ID 6090183
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X76X76
    Wait for bus
    X76
    Kilmarnock
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Kilmarnock
    ID 6180792
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kilmarnock
    Walk to
    Kilmarnock
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line X76.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line X76.

  • Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Kilmarnock in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock in Scotland?

    The 6 bus line goes from Clydebank station near East Kilbride to West Regent Lane, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till West Regent Lane, Glasgow station near Kilmarnock in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock in Scotland by bus?

    The total travel time between East Kilbride and Kilmarnock in Scotland by bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near East Kilbride to get to Kilmarnock in Scotland?

    Get on the 6 bus from the Clydebank stop near East Kilbride in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between East Kilbride and Kilmarnock in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the West Regent Lane, Glasgow stop, which is closest to Kilmarnock in Scotland.

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