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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Coleraine is to train and car ferry via Girvan which costs £55 - £95 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Coleraine is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 11m and costs £50 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Coleraine?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Coleraine. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Coleraine Buscentre via Ayr and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Coleraine?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Coleraine is 172 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Coleraine without a car is to train and car ferry via Girvan which takes 9h 14m and costs £55 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Kilmarnock to Coleraine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Coleraine bus from?

Kilmarnock to Coleraine bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Coleraine bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Coleraine bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Coleraine?

There are 732+ hotels available in Coleraine.

Kilmarnock to Coleraine - 5 ways to travel via train, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Coleraine by train, car ferry, busferry, car, or bus

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

Train, car ferry via Girvan
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Girvantrain
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
9h 14m
£57–92
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Colerainecar
4h 11m
£50–257
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
9h 14m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
9h 21m
£63–105
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
9h 36m

Kilmarnock to Coleraine by train, bus, and car ferry

40Weekly Services

9h 14mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 170.6 mi
Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Coleraine, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Coleraine. However, you can take the train to Girvan, walk to Rail Station, take the line 60 bus to Elder Avenue, take the line 358 bus to Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, walk to Stena Line terminus, take the line 96 bus to Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to Yorkgate, then take the train to Coleraine. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Coleraine via Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 9h 14m.

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