There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
4h 1m£46–92Bus via Union Square Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
4h 14m£11–22Bus
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
4h 4m£26–35Drive 161.6 mi
- Drive from Aberdeen to Kilmarnockcar 161.6 mi
2h 58m£40–58Fly
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ABZ - GLA
6h 25m£93–181
Aberdeen to Kilmarnock by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock is to bus via Union Square Bus Station which costs £11 - £22 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Aberdeen and Kilmarnock is 177 miles. The road distance is 162.5 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock, including transfers.
Aberdeen to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 4h 4m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £190 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route hourly.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Glasgow Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–300
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Glasgow Airport via Lerwick
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £120–460
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Glasgow Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £80–220
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–200
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Aberdeen to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Kilmarnock is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock.
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