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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Kilmarnock is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Hamilton and Kilmarnock is 37 miles. The road distance is 25.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Kilmarnock without a car is to bus which takes 1h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Hamilton to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Kilmarnock bus from?

Hamilton to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Burnside Lane station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Kilmarnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamilton to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Kilmarnock is to bus which takes 1h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £17 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Hamilton to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Hamilton to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Hamilton to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Kilmarnock is 25 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Hamilton to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 497+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Hamilton to Kilmarnock - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton 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 Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X1
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
1h 17m
Drive 25.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamilton to Kilmarnockcar 25.3 mi
38 min
£7–9
Train
1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
1h 43m
£15–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Kilmarnocktaxi 25.3 mi
38 min
£55–70
Line 267 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Park Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 263 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
2h

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hamilton to Kilmarnock.

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Distance: 36.5 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamilton Central to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 1h 43m.

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