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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £11 - £22 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Aberdeen is 175 miles. The road distance is 162.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £30 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Aberdeen bus from?

Kilmarnock to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £22 and takes 4h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £200 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Aberdeen is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 661+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
4h 2m
£30–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
4h 14m
£11–22
Drive 161.6 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Aberdeencar 161.6 mi
2h 56m
£40–58
Fly
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane GLA - ABZ
6h 3m
£99–200
Bus via Dundee
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Railway Stationbus E3
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Adelphibus E1
4h 54m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

39Weekly Planes

4h 27mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 174.5 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen hourly. Tickets cost £26–85 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £7–16 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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