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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Abingdon Street and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Kilmarnock via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Blackpool and Kilmarnock is 233 miles. The road distance is 183.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £50 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Blackpool to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Kilmarnock bus from?

Blackpool to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Abingdon Street station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Kilmarnock train from?

Blackpool to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Blackpool to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Blackpool to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Underpass station.

Where does the Blackpool to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Blackpool to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Kilmarnock is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Blackpool to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 349+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Blackpool to Kilmarnock - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
4h 18m
£51–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Underpassbus 42
2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 20m
£24–38
Drive 182.7 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Kilmarnockcar 182.7 mi
3h 30m
£45–65
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
6h 41m
£74–200
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 30m
£59–142
Bus via Lancaster
1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Stationbus 42
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
7h 13m
£41–88
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 48m
£81–185

Blackpool to Kilmarnock by train

216Weekly Trains

4h 18mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 231.6 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Kilmarnock via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abingdon Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 20m.

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