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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £23 - £60 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Kilmarnock via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Liverpool and Kilmarnock is 251 miles. The road distance is 215 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Liverpool to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Kilmarnock bus from?

Liverpool to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Kilmarnock train from?

Liverpool to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Liverpool to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Liverpool to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Liverpool to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Kilmarnock is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Liverpool to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 508+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Liverpool to Kilmarnock - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Liverpool to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
4h 52m
£31–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
7h 48m
£24–60
Drive 213.8 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Kilmarnockcar 213.8 mi
3h 54m
£53–76
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 18m
£68–194
Train, Steam train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leylandtrain
2. Take the train from Leyland to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
8h 36m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 54m
£65–159
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 48m
£43–144
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Stationbus
6h 28m
£50–163

Liverpool to Kilmarnock by train

159Weekly Trains

4h 52mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Kilmarnock.

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Distance: 249.2 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Kilmarnock via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 48m.

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