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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Chelmsford is to bus and fly which costs £30 - £110 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Chelmsford is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Finchley Road Station and London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Chelmsford?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Chelmsford is 423 miles. The road distance is 392.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs £100 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Kilmarnock to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Chelmsford bus from?

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

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Chelmsford is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs £100 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 12h 9m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Chelmsford is 393 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Kilmarnock to Chelmsford.

Where can I stay near Chelmsford?

There are 583+ hotels available in Chelmsford.

Kilmarnock to Chelmsford - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain
6h 51m
£105–336
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
4h 51m
£33–109
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
12h 9m
£55–93
Drive 390.5 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Chelmsfordcar 390.5 mi
6h 47m
£97–139
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 14m
£44–120
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 595 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
12h 22m
£57–86
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
4h 36m
£106–260
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 14m
£97–292
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 Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 8m
£78–172
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 Bridgetrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 13m
£67–188

Kilmarnock to Chelmsford by train and bus

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6h 51mAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 420.6 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Chelmsford via Carlisle, London Euston, Euston Station, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and London Stansted Airport (STN) in around 12h 9m.

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