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

The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Kilmarnock is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Halifax to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Halifax and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Halifax station to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Halifax Bus Station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Rochdale Interchange, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Halifax and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Kilmarnock via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Halifax to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Halifax and Kilmarnock is 260 miles. The road distance is 199 miles.

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

The best way to get from Halifax to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £30 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Halifax to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Kilmarnock bus from?

Halifax to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Team Pennine, depart from Halifax Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Kilmarnock train from?

Halifax to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.

Train or bus from Halifax to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Halifax to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £30 - £160. Alternatively, you can line 587 bus and line 17 bus and bus, which costs and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Halifax to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Halifax to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Team Pennine, arrive at Rochdale Interchange station.

Where does the Halifax to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Halifax to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Halifax to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Kilmarnock is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Halifax to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 518+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Halifax to Kilmarnock - 7 ways to travel via train, and line 587 bus

There are 7 ways to get from Halifax to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 6m
£33–153
Line 587 bus, line 17 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Rochdale Interchangebus 587
2. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 17 / ...
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
7h 39m
Drive 197.8 mi
1. Drive from Halifax to Kilmarnockcar 197.8 mi
4h 1m
£48–70
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
6h 36m
£56–126
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Keighley to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 9m
£43–91
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 56m
£63–144
Train, train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
7h 1m
£70–217

Halifax to Kilmarnock by train

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Map of how to get from Halifax to Kilmarnock.

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Distance: 258.1 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Kilmarnock via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Rochdale Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 39m.

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