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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Kilmarnock is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Kilmarnock?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ayr Bus Station station and arriving at Church Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Kilmarnock?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ayr and arriving at Kilmarnock. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Ayr to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Ayr and Kilmarnock is 16 miles. The road distance is 13.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs £5 - £13.

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

The train from Ayr to Kilmarnock takes 24 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Kilmarnock bus from?

Ayr to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Kilmarnock train from?

Ayr to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Ayr to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 24 min and costs £5 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 33 min.

Where does the Ayr to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Ayr to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Church Street station.

Where does the Ayr to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Ayr to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Kilmarnock is 14 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Ayr to Kilmarnock.

How do I get a train ticket from Ayr to Kilmarnock?

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 307+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Ayr to Kilmarnock - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Kilmarnock by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Kilmarnocktrain Girvan - Kilmarnock / ...
24 min
£5–13
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Church Streetbus X77k / ...
33 min
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ayr to Kilmarnocktaxi 13.9 mi
19 min
£30–40
Drive 13.9 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Kilmarnockcar 13.9 mi
19 min
£4–5

Ayr to Kilmarnock by train

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Distance: 15.6 mi
Duration: 24 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Ayr to Kilmarnock every 4 hours. Tickets cost £5–13 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Church Street hourly. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 33 min.

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