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

The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kettering to Kilmarnock is to train and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Kettering and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Kettering to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Coach Park and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kettering and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Kettering and arriving at Kilmarnock via Leicester, Nuneaton, Crewe and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Kettering to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Kettering and Kilmarnock is 399 miles. The road distance is 326.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kettering to Kilmarnock without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 7h 50m and costs £120 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Kettering to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Kilmarnock bus from?

Kettering to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Park station.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Kilmarnock train from?

Kettering to Kilmarnock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Kettering to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Kettering to Kilmarnock is to train via Hinckley which takes 7h 50m and costs £120 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Kettering to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Kettering to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Kettering to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Kettering to Kilmarnock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Kettering to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Kettering to Kilmarnock is 327 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Kettering to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

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Kettering to Kilmarnock - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Kettering to Kilmarnock by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
4h 36m
£51–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
10h 45m
£36–59
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
7h 50m
£122–332
Drive 324.9 mi
1. Drive from Kettering to Kilmarnockcar 324.9 mi
5h 47m
£80–115
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 37m
£98–325
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 37m
£107–276
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 39m
£69–200
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
6h 17m
£75–203
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 56m
£72–176
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
9h 12m
£93–187
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
11h 32m
£57–83

Kettering to Kilmarnock by train

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Distance: 397.2 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Kettering to Kilmarnock via Leicester, Nuneaton, Crewe, and Carlisle in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Coach Park to Buchanan Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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