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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Giffnock is to line 4 bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Giffnock is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Giffnock?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church Street and arriving at Railway Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Giffnock?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Giffnock. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Giffnock via Pollokshaws West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Giffnock?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Giffnock is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Giffnock without a car is to line 4 bus which takes 46 min and costs £3 - £5.

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

The line 4 bus from Church Street to Railway Station takes 46 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Giffnock bus from?

Kilmarnock to Giffnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Church Street station.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Giffnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Giffnock?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Giffnock is to line 4 bus which takes 46 min and costs £3 - £5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £20 and takes 1h 2m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Giffnock bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Giffnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Giffnock train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Giffnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Pollokshaws West station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Giffnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Giffnock is 17 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Kilmarnock to Giffnock.

How do I get a train ticket from Kilmarnock to Giffnock?

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Kilmarnock to Giffnock - 4 ways to travel via train, line 4 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Giffnock by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 4 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Railway Stationbus 4
46 min
£3–5
Train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Pollokshaws Westtrain Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
1h 2m
£9–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kilmarnock to Giffnocktaxi 17.1 mi
21 min
£35–50
Drive 17.1 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Giffnockcar 17.1 mi
21 min
£5–6

Kilmarnock to Giffnock by train

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Distance: 17.1 mi
Duration: 46 min

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

Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Church Street to Railway Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Kilmarnock to Pollokshaws West hourly. Tickets cost £7–19 and the journey takes 36 min.

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