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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Alnwick is to bus via Holiday Park which costs £23 - £30 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Alnwick is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Alnwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Alnwick. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Retail Park via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Alnwick?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Alnwick is 165 miles. The road distance is 142 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Alnwick without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Kilmarnock to Alnwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Alnwick bus from?

Kilmarnock to Alnwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Alnwick?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Alnwick is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Alnwick bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Alnwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Retail Park station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Alnwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Alnwick is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Kilmarnock to Alnwick.

Where can I stay near Alnwick?

There are 1786+ hotels available in Alnwick.

Kilmarnock to Alnwick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Alnwick by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
3h 38m
£41–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Retail Parkbus 591
4h 54m
£20–41
Drive 141.2 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Alnwickcar 141.2 mi
2h 49m
£35–51
Bus via Holiday Park
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56 to Haggerston Holiday Park A1bus megabus M20
2. Take the bus from Holiday Park to Green Battbus X18
7h 10m
£23–30

Kilmarnock to Alnwick by bus

14Weekly Buses

4h 54mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.7 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Alnwick via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Alnmouth in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Retail Park twice daily. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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