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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Kilmarnock is to bus and fly which costs £45 - £130 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Kilmarnock is to bus and fly and train which takes 4h 42m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Kilmarnock via Moorgate station, London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Colchester to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Colchester and Kilmarnock is 479 miles. The road distance is 397.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £90 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Colchester to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Kilmarnock bus from?

Colchester to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Kilmarnock train from?

Colchester to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Colchester to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £90 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Colchester to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Colchester to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Colchester to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Kilmarnock is 398 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Colchester to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 518+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Colchester to Kilmarnock - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
7h 25m
£94–389
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 9m
£49–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
12h 20m
£71–114
Drive 395.6 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Kilmarnockcar 395.6 mi
7h 15m
£98–141
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
4h 42m
£50–132
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
7h 53m
£111–343
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
13h 10m
£73–107
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
4h 44m
£102–258
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 11m
£107–256
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 29m
£74–169
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 39m
£93–289

Colchester to Kilmarnock by train and bus

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7h 53mAverage Duration

£111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 476.5 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Kilmarnock via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 20m.

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