There are 6 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Largs by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 11 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Coodham Placebus 11
- Take the train from Kilwinning to Largstrain Glasgow Central - Largs
1h 58m£11–16Drive 26.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kilmarnock to Largscar 26.1 mi
34 min£7–10Train
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain Glasgow Central - Largs
2h 32m£25–42Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilmarnock to Largstaxi 26.1 mi
34 min£110–140Line 11 bus, line 585 bus
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bridgegatebus 11
- Take the bus from Bridgegate to Manse Courtbus 585
2h 3m£11–15Line 337 bus, line 904 bus
- Take the bus from London Road to Strandbus 337 / ...
- Take the bus from Strand to Manse Courtbus 904
2h 7m
Kilmarnock to Largs by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Largs is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Largs is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Largs. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Manse Court via Bridgegate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Largs. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Largs via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Largs is 28 miles. The road distance is 26.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Largs without a car is to line 11 bus and train which takes 1h 58m and costs £10 - £17.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Kilmarnock to Largs, including transfers.
Kilmarnock to Largs bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Largs train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Largs is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £25 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and line 585 bus, which costs £10 - £15 and takes 2h 3m.
What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Largs, Scotland?
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Largs via Glasgow Central in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Manse Court via Bridgegate in around 2h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilwinning to Largs
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Largs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Coodham Place
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bridgegate
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Bridgegate to Manse Court
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- 01294 550757
- enquires@shuttlebuses.co.uk
- Website
- Shuttlebuses
Bus from London Road to Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Shuttlebuses
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- enquiries@mcgillsbuses.co.uk
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from Strand to Manse Court
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
Bel-Air Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1563 550 810
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Hurlford Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1563 544 882
Thistle Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1563 522 222
- Website
- thistle-cabs.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Kilmarnock to Largs bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bridgegate station.
Kilmarnock to Largs train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Largs is 26 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Kilmarnock to Largs.
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