There are 4 ways to get from Carrbridge to Kilmarnock by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
4h 22m£23–37Train
- Take the train from Carrbridge to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
4h 30m£68–110Drive 159.4 mi
- Drive from Carrbridge to Kilmarnockcar 159.4 mi
3h 5m£41–58Bus via Pitlochry
- Take the bus from Aviemore station to Pitlochrybus Ember
- Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
5h 26m£30–54
Carrbridge to Kilmarnock by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carrbridge to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Carrbridge to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrbridge to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Car Park and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrbridge to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Carrbridge and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Carrbridge and Kilmarnock is 169 miles. The road distance is 160.3 miles.
The best way to get from Carrbridge to Kilmarnock without a car is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs £23 - £40.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Carrbridge to Kilmarnock, including transfers.
Carrbridge to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Station.
Carrbridge to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carrbridge station.
The best way to get from Carrbridge to Kilmarnock is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Carrbridge, Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?
FlixBus operates a bus from Station to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £16–25 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carrbridge to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Carrbridge to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Aviemore station to Pitlochry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £25–50
Bus from Fishers Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–30
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aviemore station to Pitlochry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Carrbridge to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Carrbridge to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrbridge to Kilmarnock is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Carrbridge to Kilmarnock.
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