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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Kilmarnock is to bus via Bus Station Stance 3 which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Inverness to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Inverness and Kilmarnock is 193 miles. The road distance is 183.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Kilmarnock without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs £21 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Inverness to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Kilmarnock bus from?

Inverness to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Kilmarnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Inverness to Kilmarnock is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs £21 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £160 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Inverness to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Inverness to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where does the Inverness to Kilmarnock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Kilmarnock is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Inverness to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 522+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Inverness to Kilmarnock - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Kilmarnock by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
4h 23m
£21–29
Bus via Bus Station Stance 3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
4h 37m
£20–34
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
4h 46m
£89–158
Drive 182.8 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Kilmarnockcar 182.8 mi
3h 27m
£45–65
Fly, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 40m
£97–193

Inverness to Kilmarnock by bus

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 192 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost £17–24 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street 5 times a day. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 22m.

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