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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Wick is to bus via Wick Co-op which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Wick is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Wick?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Wick. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Town Hall via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Wick?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Wick. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Wick via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Wick?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Wick is 299 miles. The road distance is 284.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Wick without a car is to bus which takes 8h 52m and costs £50 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Kilmarnock to Wick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Wick bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Wick train from?

Kilmarnock to Wick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Wick?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Wick is to bus which takes 8h 52m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £150 - £290 and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Wick bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Wick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Wick train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Wick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Wick?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Wick is 285 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Kilmarnock to Wick.

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

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Where can I stay near Wick?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus X99
8h 52m
£52–76
Bus via Wick Co-op
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus Ember
9h 17m
£32–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus X99
9h 33m
£80–186
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
10h 26m
£154–286
Drive 282.9 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Wickcar 282.9 mi
5h 38m
£69–100
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain
11h 15m
£138–304
Fly Glasgow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus
9h 48m
£115–225
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kirkwall, bus, ferry, line 77 bus
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Waterloo Lanebus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Ferry terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry
5. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Post Officebus
8h 30m
£215–448
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
3. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry
9h 21m
£201–456
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane ABZ - WIC
7h 43m
£375–935

Kilmarnock to Wick by bus, foot, and train

19Weekly Services

10h 26mAverage Duration

£154Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 297.5 mi
Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Wick, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Town Hall via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Wick via Bath Street, Glasgow Queen Street, and Inverness in around 10h 26m.

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