There are 6 ways to get from Cardenden to Kilmarnock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardenden to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
3h 17m£41–78Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park & Ride to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 29m£14–21Drive 71 mi
- Drive from Cardenden to Kilmarnockcar 71 mi
1h 27m£18–26Line 747 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Airportbus 747 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 33m£22–33Train via Union Street
- Take the train from Cowdenbeath to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
4h£41–79Train via Bus Station
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
4h 38m£39–77
Cardenden to Kilmarnock by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardenden to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £13 - £21 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Cardenden to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardenden to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Orebank Road and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Park & Ride, North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardenden to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Cardenden and arriving at Kilmarnock via Haymarket and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Cardenden and Kilmarnock is 95 miles. The road distance is 71.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardenden to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Cardenden to Kilmarnock, including transfers.
Cardenden to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Park & Ride station.
Cardenden to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cardenden station.
The best way to get from Cardenden to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £21 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Cardenden, Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?
You can take a train from Cardenden to Kilmarnock via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orebank Road to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, North Approach Road, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Cardenden to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Cowdenbeath to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Park & Ride to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Park & Ride to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Cardenden to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at North Approach Road station.
Cardenden to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardenden to Kilmarnock is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Cardenden to Kilmarnock.
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