There are 6 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Skelmorlie by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow CentralKilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss BayGlasgow Central - Wemyss Bay
2h 13m£19–21Drive 31.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kilmarnock to Skelmorlie31.9 mi
43 min£8–12Line 11 bus, train
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Coodham Place11
- Take the train from Kilwinning to LargsGlasgow Central - Largs
2h 18m£15–27Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilmarnock to Skelmorlie31.9 mi
43 min£65–85Bus
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath StreetX76 / ...
- Take the bus from Renfield Street to South Parish Church906X / ...
2h 18m£10–12Line 11 bus, line 585 bus
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Saltcoats Station11
- Take the bus from Saltcoats Station to Burnlea Road585 / ...
2h 35m£12–16
Kilmarnock to Skelmorlie by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Skelmorlie is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Skelmorlie is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £7 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Skelmorlie. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at South Parish Church via Renfield Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Skelmorlie. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Wemyss Bay via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Skelmorlie is 54 miles. The road distance is 32.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Skelmorlie without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £19 - £21.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Kilmarnock to Skelmorlie, including transfers.
Kilmarnock to Skelmorlie bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Skelmorlie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Skelmorlie is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £19 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £12 and takes 2h 18m.
What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Skelmorlie, Scotland?
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Wemyss Bay via Glasgow Central in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to South Parish Church via Bath Street and Renfield Street in around 2h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–11
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Kilwinning to Largs
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £6–9
- 1st Class
- £12–17
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Coodham Place
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath Street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Saltcoats Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Saltcoats Station to Burnlea Road
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- enquiries@mcgillsbuses.co.uk
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from Renfield Street to South Parish Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- £65–85
Thistle Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1563 522 222
- Website
- thistle-cabs.co.uk
Hurlford Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1563 544 882
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Bel-Air Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1563 550 810
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More Questions & Answers
Kilmarnock to Skelmorlie bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bath Street station.
Kilmarnock to Skelmorlie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Skelmorlie is 32 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Kilmarnock to Skelmorlie.
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