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

The cheapest way to get from Keswick to Kilmarnock is to bus and line 104 bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Keswick to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Keswick and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Keswick to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Greta Bank and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Keswick to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Keswick and Kilmarnock is 161 miles. The road distance is 119.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Keswick to Kilmarnock without a car is to bus and train via Glasgow which takes 3h 56m and costs £24 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Keswick to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Keswick to Kilmarnock bus from?

Keswick to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Greta Bank station.

Where does the Keswick to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Keswick to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Keswick to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Keswick to Kilmarnock is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Keswick to Kilmarnock.

Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 512+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Keswick to Kilmarnock - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 104 bus, and car

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

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Bus, train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the bus from Greta Bank to Rail StationX4 / ...
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
3h 56m
£25–67
Bus, line 104 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greta Bank to Bus StationX4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wetherspoons104
3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
5h 14m
£21–37
Drive 118.5 mi
1. Drive from Keswick to Kilmarnock118.5 mi
2h 30m
£29–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail StationX4 / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to KilmarnockCarlisle - Glasgow Central
4h 4m
£32–49
Bus, line 104 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Keswick to PenrithX4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wetherspoons104
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
4h 41m
£33–40

Keswick to Kilmarnock by bus and train

163Weekly Services

3h 56mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.3 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Keswick, Cumbria, England and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Greta Bank to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Bus Station, Wetherspoons, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 14m.

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