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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Nottingham is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 15m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

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 57m.

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 57m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m 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 National Express, 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 57m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Nottingham bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus 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 57m
£75–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
10h 15m
£39–56
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
£73–220
Train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Nottinghamtrain Carlisle - Nottingham
7h 21m
£50–89
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Chesterfieldtrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Victoria Bus Stationbus Pro
9h 13m
£136–430
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 57m
£79–170
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 New Street to Nottinghamtrain
6h 28m
£73–228
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 48m
£121–331
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 32m
£133–314
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 22m
£116–300
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Elytrain
3. Take the train from Ely to Nottinghamtrain
7h 32m
£85–215

Kilmarnock to Nottingham by train

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Distance: 293.6 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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 57m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £35–50 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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