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How to get fromManchester to Kilmarnockby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to CarlisletrainManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to KilmarnocktrainCarlisle - Glasgow Central
    4h 41m
    £55–111

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationbusUkn30 / ...
    4h 51m
    £20–44

  3. Drive 209.5 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Kilmarnockcar209.5 mi
    3h 49m
    £52–74

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeMAN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
    5h 18m
    £61–136

  5. Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus590 / ...
    5h 51m
    £32–55

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeMAN - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    5h 45m
    £65–165

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeLPL - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
    5h 48m
    £72–163

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
    5h 30m
    £54–233

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeBHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    5h 52m
    £60–242

Manchester to Kilmarnock by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Kilmarnock via Carlisle in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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