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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Manchester is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Manchester?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Manchester is 212 miles. The road distance is 210.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Kilmarnock to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Manchester?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kilmarnock to Manchester train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Manchester is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Kilmarnock to Manchester.

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

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Kilmarnock to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Manchester 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 Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 20m
£48–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 45m
£22–41
Drive 209.2 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Manchestercar 209.2 mi
3h 50m
£51–74
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 10m
£67–180
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 49m
£33–46
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 30m
£66–183
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 14m
£72–189
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 International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 3m
£75–220
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 58m
£75–228

Kilmarnock to Manchester by train

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Distance: 210.7 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Manchester Oxford Road via Carlisle in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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