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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Kilmarnock is to train and fly and bus which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Frimley station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Kilmarnock via Waterloo station, London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Basingstoke and Kilmarnock is 416 miles. The road distance is 396.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs £90 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Basingstoke to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Kilmarnock bus from?

Basingstoke to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Kilmarnock train from?

Basingstoke to Kilmarnock train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs £90 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Basingstoke to Kilmarnock train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Kilmarnock is 397 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Basingstoke to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 505+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Basingstoke to Kilmarnock - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Basingstoke to Kilmarnock by train, bus, plane, or car

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Train, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Woking
2. Take the bus from Woking Railway Station Southside to Heathrow Terminal 5
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
4. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station
4h 36m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station
3h 44m
£50–205
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London WaterlooBasingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central
7h 43m
£93–257
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
11h 9m
£52–248
Drive 394.2 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Kilmarnock394.2 mi
6h 57m
£99–143
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
4h 47m
£114–357
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
4h 37m
£109–258
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LGW - GLA
4h 35m
£62–177
Train, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Woking
2. Take the bus from Woking Railway Station Southside to Heathrow Terminal 5
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
5h 29m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
5h 16m
£78–182
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
9h 12m
£81–295
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
12h 5m
£51–85

Basingstoke to Kilmarnock by train and subway

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7h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 413.7 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Kilmarnock via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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