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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Liverpool is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Liverpool is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station, Hanover Street and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Liverpool?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Liverpool is 249 miles. The road distance is 209.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Kilmarnock to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Liverpool bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Liverpool train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Kilmarnock to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Liverpool is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 33m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £180 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Liverpool bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Liverpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Liverpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Liverpool is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Kilmarnock to Liverpool.

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

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Where can I stay near Liverpool?

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Kilmarnock to Liverpool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Liverpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 45m
£81–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
7h 33m
£34–63
Drive 207.9 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Liverpoolcar 207.9 mi
4h 7m
£51–74
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
5h 28m
£53–174
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 2m
£63–164
Train, Steam train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Leylandtrain
3. Take the train from Leyland to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
7h 8m
Fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
6h 6m
£55–167
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 40m
£65–183

Kilmarnock to Liverpool by bus and train

169Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 247.2 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Liverpool, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Western hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 36m. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 33m.

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