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 £23 - £70 and takes 8h 1m.

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, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

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 Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Liverpool?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Liverpool is 251 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 59m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Liverpool is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £70 and takes 8h 1m.

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 Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 59m
£33–142
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 171 / ...
8h 1m
£23–66
Drive 207.9 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Liverpoolcar 207.9 mi
4h 7m
£52–74
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
5h 22m
£77–163
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 Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 55m
£73–174
Fly Glasgow Airport 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
6h 4m
£54–157
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop Dbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 48m
£51–166

Kilmarnock to Liverpool by train

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Distance: 249.2 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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 £21–120 and the journey takes 2h 37m. 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, Chorlton Street Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 1m.

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