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 11m.

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 9h 3m.

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 9h 3m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m 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.

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Wick?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Wick is to bus which takes 9h 3m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £150 - £300 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Wick bus arrive?

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

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.

Where can I stay near Wick?

There are 217+ hotels available in Wick.

Kilmarnock to Wick - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 9 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
9h 3m
£44–69
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 11m
£33–48
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 34m
£85–186
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 30m
£154–296
Drive 282.9 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Wickcar 282.9 mi
5h 38m
£70–100
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 16m
£144–307
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
10h 40m
£117–238
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 55m
£675–935
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kirkwall, bus, ferry, line 77 bus
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
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
9h 27m
£213–459

Kilmarnock to Wick by train, foot, and bus

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11h 16mAverage Duration

£144Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to Wick.

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Distance: 297.5 mi
Duration: 9h 3m

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 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Wick via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Queen Street, and Inverness in around 10h 30m.

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