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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Kilmarnock is to bus via Overgate which costs £9 - £21 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Dundee Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Dundee to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Dundee and Kilmarnock is 103 miles. The road distance is 98.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Kilmarnock without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs £14 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Dundee to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Kilmarnock bus from?

Dundee to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Dundee Seagate Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Kilmarnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Dundee to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Dundee to Kilmarnock is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs £14 - £21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Dundee to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Dundee to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55.

Where does the Dundee to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Dundee to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Dundee to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Kilmarnock is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Dundee to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 513+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Dundee to Kilmarnock - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Kilmarnock by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55megabus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
2h 35m
£15–21
Bus via Overgate
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus StationUk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
2h 50m
£10–20
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen StreetDundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to KilmarnockGlasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
3h 3m
£24–63
Drive 97.5 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Kilmarnock97.5 mi
1h 55m
£24–35

Dundee to Kilmarnock by bus

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2h 35mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dundee to Kilmarnock.

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Distance: 102.2 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundee to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 3h 3m.

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