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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Nottingham is to bus via Leeds which costs £28 - £65 and takes 8h 45m.

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 4h 59m 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 Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

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 56m.

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 56m and costs £65 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m 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 56m and costs £65 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £28 - £65 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Nottingham bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Nottingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City 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 4h 59m 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 Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
6h 56m
£68–204
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUkn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus StationUkn11
8h 45m
£28–65
Drive 273.9 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Nottingham273.9 mi
4h 59m
£67–97
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
5h 25m
£47–152
Train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to CarlisleGlasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to NottinghamCarlisle - Nottingham
7h 21m
£50–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station183 / ...
10h 34m
£34–71
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Kettering
4. Take the train from Kettering to Nottingham
5h 45m
£68–200
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
6h 18m
£52–161
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottingham
6h 42m
£98–336
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
7h 10m
£63–225
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)GLA - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Ely
3. Take the train from Ely to Nottingham
7h 24m
£63–187
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
8h 8m
£66–239

Kilmarnock to Nottingham by train

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Distance: 293.6 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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