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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Duns is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Duns is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Duns?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Duns. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Market Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Princes Street, Railway Station and Castlegate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Duns?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Duns. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Berwick-upon-Tweed via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Duns?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Duns is 144 miles. The road distance is 103.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Duns without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Kilmarnock to Duns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Duns bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Duns train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Duns?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Duns is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Duns bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Duns bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Duns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Duns?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Duns is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Kilmarnock to Duns.

Where can I stay near Duns?

There are 506+ hotels available in Duns.

Kilmarnock to Duns - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 32 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
4h 32m
£40–93
Drive 103.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Dunscar 103.3 mi
2h 1m
£26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Railway Stationbus X7
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Berwick stationbus 253
7h 30m
£36–57
Train, line 32 bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Castlegate to Market Squarebus 32 / ...
5h 18m
£58–90
Train, line 32 bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
4. Take the bus from Castlegate to Market Squarebus 32 / ...
5h 24m
£43–100

Kilmarnock to Duns by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 143.3 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Boston Court via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Berwick-upon-Tweed, and Railway Street in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Market Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Princes Street, Railway Station, Berwick station, and Castlegate in around 7h 30m.

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