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How to get fromKilmarnock to Durhamby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train
    4h 31m
    £66–168

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sutton Streetbus bus 598
    6h 21m
    £31–82

  3. Drive 153.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Durhamcar car 153.7 mi
    3h 6m
    £38–55

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane GLA - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain train
    6h 2m
    £71–173

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X71 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Newcastletrain train
    4h 43m
    £37–72

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Durhamtrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth
    4h 54m
    £106–158

Kilmarnock to Durham by train and foot

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Durham, England?

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Durham via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Sutton Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 21m.

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