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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Cardross is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Cardross is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Cardross?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Cardross. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Cardross via Glasgow Central Low Level and Hyndland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Cardross?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Cardross is 40 miles. The road distance is 36.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Cardross without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 41m and costs £11 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Kilmarnock to Cardross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Cardross train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Cardross?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Cardross is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £19 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Cardross train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Cardross?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Cardross is 37 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Kilmarnock to Cardross.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardross?

There are 949+ hotels available in Cardross.

Kilmarnock to Cardross - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X76 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Cardrosstrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 41m
£11–20
Drive 36.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Cardrosscar 36.5 mi
50 min
£9–13
Train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Hyndland to Cardrosstrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 52m
£17–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Waterloo Lanebus X79 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Swindon Streetbus 1A / ...
2h 13m
£11–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kilmarnock to Cardrosstaxi 36.5 mi
50 min
£75–95

Kilmarnock to Cardross by train

219Weekly Trains

1h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 40.3 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Cardross via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Cardross via Waterloo Lane, St Enoch subway, Swindon Street, and Dalmuir in around 2h 13m.

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