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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £8 - £16 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £25 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Kilmarnock?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle and arriving at Kilmarnock. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Carlisle and Kilmarnock is 91 miles. The road distance is 91.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £25 - £27.

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

The train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock takes 1h 49m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Kilmarnock bus from?

Carlisle to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Kilmarnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £25 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £16 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Carlisle to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Carlisle to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Kilmarnock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Kilmarnock is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Carlisle to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 518+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Carlisle to Kilmarnock - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Kilmarnock by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
1h 49m
£25–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
2h 45m
£9–16
Drive 91.1 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Kilmarnockcar 91.1 mi
1h 52m
£22–32

Carlisle to Kilmarnock by train

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1h 49mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 90.7 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock every 4 hours. Tickets cost £25–27 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 45m.

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