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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Kilmarnock is to line 47 bus and bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 7h 55m.

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 52m and costs £50 - £75.

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 Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

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 242 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 bus which takes 4h 46m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m 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 bus which takes 4h 46m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £140 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Liverpool to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Liverpool to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 52m 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 512+ 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 bus, train, car, or plane

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 Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
4h 46m
£33–45
Line 47 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds Street to Leicester Street47 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leicester Street to Bus StationX2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
7h 55m
£20–38
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
4h 52m
£33–139
Drive 213.8 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Kilmarnock213.8 mi
3h 52m
£53–76
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
5h 15m
£67–184
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
5h 59m
£64–151
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
5h 42m
£47–153
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
6h 4m
£53–162

Liverpool to Kilmarnock by bus

4Weekly Buses

4h 46mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Kilmarnock.

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Distance: 240.6 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

National Express operates a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost £29–40 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Kilmarnock via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 52m.

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