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

The cheapest way to get from London to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £26 - £70 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Kilmarnock is to fly and train which takes 4h 11m and costs £80 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between London and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between London and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from London to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from London Euston and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from London to Kilmarnock?

The distance between London and Kilmarnock is 425 miles. The road distance is 395.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £65 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from London to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Kilmarnock bus from?

London to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Kilmarnock train from?

London to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from London to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from London to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £65 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £70 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the London to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

London to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the London to Kilmarnock train arrive?

London to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from London to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Kilmarnock is 396 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from London to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 514+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

London to Kilmarnock - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from London to Kilmarnock by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
5h 47m
£67–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
10h 5m
£27–68
Drive 393.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Kilmarnockcar 393.3 mi
7h 5m
£95–138
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
4h 11m
£81–224
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 6m
£95–237
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk002 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
12h 40m
£27–96
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
4h 11m
£80–268
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus
4h 38m
£85–233
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
4h 24m
£42–121
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
4h 34m
£47–136
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
4h 33m
£53–132

London to Kilmarnock by train

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5h 47mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 422.1 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–200 and the journey takes 4h 32m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £22–60 and the journey takes 9h 15m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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