What is the cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Charing Cross?

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Charing Cross is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Charing Cross?

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Charing Cross is to train and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs £95 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Charing Cross?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Trafalgar Square via Buchanan Bus Station and Westminster Cathedral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Charing Cross?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Charing Cross station. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Charing Cross station via Carlisle and Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Charing Cross?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Charing Cross is 392 miles. The road distance is 395.2 miles.

How do I travel from Kilmarnock to Charing Cross without a car?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Charing Cross without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £100 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Kilmarnock to Charing Cross?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Kilmarnock to Charing Cross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Charing Cross bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Charing Cross train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Charing Cross?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Charing Cross is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £100 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via Golders Green station, which costs £80 - £210 and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Charing Cross bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Charing Cross bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Charing Cross train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Charing Cross?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Charing Cross is 395 miles. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Kilmarnock to Charing Cross.

How do I get a train ticket from Kilmarnock to Charing Cross?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
5h 43m
£106–255
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn31 / ...
11h 30m
£45–83
Bus via Golders Green station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Golders Green Stationbus 595 / ...
9h 56m
£84–205
Drive 392.9 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Charing Crosscar 392.9 mi
7h 4m
£96–138
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
4h 19m
£99–257
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
4h 33m
£95–323
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Blackfriarstrain
4h 31m
£69–151
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4h 36m
£61–172
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
4h 58m
£61–167
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
5h 19m
£98–250
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
5h 6m
£69–203

Kilmarnock to Charing Cross by train and subway

44Weekly Services

5h 43mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to Charing Cross.

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Distance: 389.5 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Charing Cross station via Carlisle, London Euston, and Euston station in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Golders Green Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £75–180 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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