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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Poole is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £45 - £90 and takes 16h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Poole is to train and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs £70 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Poole. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Poole via Carlisle, Wolverhampton and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Poole?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Poole is 436 miles. The road distance is 429.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Poole without a car is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs £170 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Kilmarnock to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Poole bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Poole train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Poole?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Poole is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs £170 - £480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Poole bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Poole bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Poole train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Poole is 429 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Kilmarnock to Poole.

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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Kilmarnock to Poole - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Poole by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
5h 3m
£70–220
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Glasgow to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
16h 54m
£47–86
Train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain
9h 57m
£172–472
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
14h 45m
£60–101
Drive 426.7 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Poolecar 426.7 mi
7h 50m
£104–151
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
6h 16m
£123–305
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 Woking to Pooletrain
6h 48m
£118–355
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain
6h 56m
£111–270
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 Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
7h 24m
£96–225
Train via Manchester
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 Bournemouthtrain
10h 24m
£161–452

Kilmarnock to Poole by train

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9h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 433.5 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Poole via Carlisle, Wolverhampton, and Bournemouth in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria in around 14h 45m.

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