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 £50 - £100 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 15h 15m.

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 Glasgow Central, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

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 8h 44m and costs £140 - £370.

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 Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Poole?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Poole is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs £140 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 15h 15m.

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 Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston 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 - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 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
£71–214
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
6h 47m
£49–270
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
8h 44m
£142–365
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
15h 15m
£60–131
Drive 426.7 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Poolecar 426.7 mi
7h 50m
£105–152
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
6h 23m
£115–267
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
£116–369
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
£114–269
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 25m
£89–212
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
8h 25m
£89–215
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
£212–352
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
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
£54–99

Kilmarnock to Poole by train and subway

147Weekly Services

8h 44mAverage Duration

£142Cheapest Price

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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 Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria in around 15h 15m.

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