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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Nottingham is to bus via Sheffield which costs £20 - £70 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Nottingham is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/A2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Nottingham via Carlisle and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Nottingham?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Nottingham is 295 miles. The road distance is 275.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Nottingham without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 6h 59m and costs £65 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Kilmarnock to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Nottingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Nottingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Nottingham?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Nottingham is to train via Manchester which takes 6h 59m and costs £65 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Sheffield, which costs £20 - £70 and takes 10h.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Nottingham bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Nottingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Nottingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Nottingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Nottingham is 275 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Kilmarnock to Nottingham.

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

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Kilmarnock to Nottingham - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Nottingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
6h 59m
£65–204
Bus via Sheffield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
10h
£20–68
Drive 273.9 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Nottinghamcar 273.9 mi
5h 2m
£67–97
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
5h 34m
£52–142
Train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Nottinghamtrain Carlisle - Nottingham
7h 24m
£59–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
10h 14m
£33–71
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
5h 55m
£72–230
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 Nottinghamtrain
6h 18m
£49–151
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain
6h 46m
£103–346
Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain
6h 28m
£124–344
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain
6h 43m
£85–249
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
7h 21m
£68–220

Kilmarnock to Nottingham by train

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Distance: 293.6 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Nottingham via Carlisle and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/A2 in around 10h.

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