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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Bury is to bus via Victoria Rail Station which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Bury is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Bury?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Bury. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Bury?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Bury. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Bolton via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Bury?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Bury is 208 miles. The road distance is 197.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Bury without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Kilmarnock to Bury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Bury bus from?

Kilmarnock to Bury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Glasgow station.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Bury train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Bury?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Bury is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Bury bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Bury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Bury train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Bury train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Bury?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Bury is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Kilmarnock to Bury.

Where can I stay near Bury?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Bury.

Kilmarnock to Bury - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Bury by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Boltontrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 48m
£77–144
Bus via Victoria Rail Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 25m
£34–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 17m
£35–60
Drive 196.2 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Burycar 196.2 mi
3h 59m
£48–69
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, tram
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
3. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Burytram
6h 6m
£65–167
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 46m
£78–194
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 40m
£78–184
Fly Glasgow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
8h 40m
£77–168
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 23m
£81–190

Kilmarnock to Bury by train and bus

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Distance: 206.5 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Bury East Lancs Railway via Carlisle, Bolton, and Bolton Interchange in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 4h.

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