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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Kilmarnock via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Manchester to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Manchester and Kilmarnock is 212 miles. The road distance is 210.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Manchester to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Kilmarnock bus from?

Manchester to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Kilmarnock train from?

Manchester to Kilmarnock train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Manchester to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Manchester to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Manchester to Kilmarnock train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Kilmarnock is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Manchester to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 518+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 42m
£79–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
4h 55m
£23–38
Drive 209.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Kilmarnockcar 209.5 mi
3h 51m
£52–75
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 21m
£62–161
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
5h 55m
£44–102
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 53m
£62–146
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)plane LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 50m
£66–188
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)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 33m
£68–162
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)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
6h
£69–157

Manchester to Kilmarnock by train

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 211.3 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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