What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £11 - £22 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Kilmarnock?

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 15m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Aberdeen and Kilmarnock is 176 miles. The road distance is 162.5 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Kilmarnock bus from?

Aberdeen to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £22 and takes 4h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £190 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Kilmarnock is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock.

Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 508+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Aberdeen to Kilmarnock - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 31m
£41–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
4h 15m
£11–22
Drive 161.6 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Kilmarnockcar 161.6 mi
2h 58m
£40–58
Fly
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ABZ - GLA
6h 27m
£92–181
Bus via Dundee
1. Take the bus from Adelphi to Slessor Gardensbus E1
2. Take the bus from Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E3
5h 2m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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5h 36mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.7 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £7–16 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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