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£68–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
4h 5m£29–62Drive 161.6 mi
- Drive from Aberdeen to Kilmarnockcar 161.6 mi
2h 58m£40–58Fly, train
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ABZ - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
3h 57m£117–271Bus via Dundee
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
4h 12m£30–62
Aberdeen to Kilmarnock by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock is to bus via Dundee which costs £30 - £65 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £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 5m.
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 178 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 £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock, including transfers.
Aberdeen to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 4h 5m.
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, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £17–26 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- aisairlines.com
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £30–230
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £27–55
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £12–24
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
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Booking & Getting There
Aberdeen to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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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