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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Kilmarnock is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via West Regent Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Greenock to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Greenock and Kilmarnock is 49 miles. The road distance is 31.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Kilmarnock without a car is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs £9 - £12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Greenock to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Kilmarnock bus from?

Greenock to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Kilmarnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Greenock to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Greenock to Kilmarnock is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs £9 - £12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £20 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Greenock to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Greenock to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Waterloo Lane station.

Where does the Greenock to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Greenock to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Greenock to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Kilmarnock is 31 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Greenock to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 497+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

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

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
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Waterloo Lanebus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
1h 35m
£9–11
Drive 31 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Greenock to Kilmarnockcar 31 mi
43 min
£8–11
Train
1. Take the train from Greenock West to Glasgow Centraltrain Gourock - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
1h 50m
£15–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Greenock to Kilmarnocktaxi 31 mi
43 min
£65–80

Greenock to Kilmarnock by bus

716Weekly Buses

1h 35mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Greenock to Kilmarnock.

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Distance: 48.5 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Stance 1 to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Waterloo Lane and West Regent Lane in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Greenock West to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central in around 1h 50m.

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