# Kilmarnock bus station

Kilmarnock bus station is a bus station in Kilmarnock, Scotland.

## History

The bus station was built in 1974 and replaced a bus station in Portland Street.
A project to redevelop the bus station started in November 2019 and was initially expected to be completed by spring 2020. However, the project was delayed after the contractor went bankrupt in March 2020.
Seating at the bus station was removed on 2 June 2020. It was subsequently claimed that this was to reduce the spread of COVID-19. In February 2021, new rests for passengers to lean on were installed, replacing the traditional seating. The new seating faced criticism due to accessibility concerns and in September 2021, council officers stated that it would be replaced.
In September 2022, Stagecoach West Scotland stated that it would no longer serve the bus station after 6pm due to anti-social behaviour.

### Kilmarnock Bus Station Services (2024)

* 1 - Priestland via Irvine Valley
Runs between the Bus Station, Kilmarnock, and Loudoun Avenue, Priestland, serving Irvine Valley.
* 1A - Crosshouse Hospital
Operates from Bus Station, Kilmarnock, to Drumleyhill Drive. Hurlford.
* 1B - Galston via Kilmarnock
Connects Kilmarnock to Galston, offering additional travel options for Irvine Valley residents.
* 2 - Hurlford
Travels from Bus Station, Kilmarnock, to Hurlford.
* 3 - Shortlees / Onthank
Covers a circular route from Amlaird Road, Onthank, through Kilmarnock to Sunnyside Road Terminus/Loreny Drive, Shortlees.
* 4 - Ayr via Prestwick Airport / Glasgow via Newton Mearns & Pollokshaws
Long-distance service connecting Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow, to Ayr.
* 5 - New Farm Loch
Operates between Bus Station, Kilmarnock, and Kennedy Drive, New Farm Loch.
* 6 - Belfield via ASDA / New Farm Loch
Links New Farm Loch and Belfield through key stops, including ASDA.
7 - Belfield / New Farm Loch
Provides a complementary service to 6, connecting New Farm Loch and Belfield.
* 9 - Stewarton via Kilmaurs
Connects Kilmarnock to Stewarton with stops in Kilmaurs for local commuters.
* 10 - Troon via Dundonald, Loans & Barassie
Runs from Bus Station, Kilmarnock, to Lang Road, Barassie, and Troon, passing through Dundonald and Loans.
* 110 - Troon via Crosshouse Hospital, Dundonald & Barassie (Sunday only)
* 11 - Ardrossan via Crosshouse Hospital, Irvine, Kilwinning & Saltcoats
Travels from Chapelhill Mount, Ardrossan, to Bus Station, Kilmarnock, covering several North Ayrshire towns and villages.
* 50 - Cumnock via Auchinleck
Operates between Tanyard Bus Stance, Cumnock, and Bus Station, Kilmarnock.
* 76 - New Cumnock / Cumnock to Kilmarnock
Connects New Cumnock and Tanyard Bus Stance, Cumnock, to Bus Station, Kilmarnock.
* X76 - Glasgow Express via Fenwick
High-speed service from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow, to Bus Station, Kilmarnock, via Fenwick.
* X76B - Cumnock via Mauchline
A dedicated express route from Bus Station, Kilmarnock, to Tanyard, Cumnock, via Mauchline.
* X71 - Priestland to Glasgow via Kilmarnock
(once per day in each direction)
* X77 - Ayr to Glasgow
Runs only early morning/evenings via Kilmarnock.
* X78 - Troon to Glasgow via Kilmarnock
(once per day in each direction)
* X79 - Irvine (Castlepark) to Glasgow via Kilmarnock
(once per day in each direction)
* 337 - Beith via Crosshouse Hospital, Knockentiber, Kilmaurs, Stewarton & Dunlop
Covers multiple key towns, ensuring accessibility between Kilmarnock and Beith through rural Ayrshire communities. Service operated by McGills.