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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Kilmarnock is to fly and train which takes 4h 14m and costs £30 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Kilmarnock via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Bristol to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Bristol and Kilmarnock is 359 miles. The road distance is 368.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Kilmarnock without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 7h 57m and costs £60 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Bristol to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Kilmarnock bus from?

Bristol to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Kilmarnock train from?

Bristol to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Bristol to Kilmarnock is to train via Carlisle which takes 7h 57m and costs £60 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Bristol to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Bristol to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Bristol to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Bristol to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Kilmarnock is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Bristol to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 515+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Bristol to Kilmarnock - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Bristol to Kilmarnock by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
4h 14m
£31–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
9h 35m
£25–49
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
7h 57m
£63–200
Drive 366.4 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Kilmarnockcar 366.4 mi
6h 16m
£89–128
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus
4h 41m
£37–96
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 18m
£47–168
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 49m
£63–288
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
5h 55m
£107–416
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
8h 57m
£63–265
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
11h 25m
£32–71

Bristol to Kilmarnock by train

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7h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 357.1 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Kilmarnock via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 35m.

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