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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £65 - £150 and takes 9h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Kilmarnock via Manchester Piccadilly and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Nottingham and Kilmarnock is 295 miles. The road distance is 275.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Kilmarnock without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 7h 22m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Nottingham to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Kilmarnock bus from?

Nottingham to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Kilmarnock train from?

Nottingham to Kilmarnock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Kilmarnock is to train via Carlisle which takes 7h 22m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Nottingham to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Nottingham to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Nottingham to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Nottingham to Kilmarnock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Kilmarnock is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Nottingham to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 223+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

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

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
7h 22m
£120–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
9h 32m
£65–149
Drive 274.1 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Kilmarnockcar 274.1 mi
5h 3m
£69–99
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham 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 17m
£68–153
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain Nottingham - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
8h 2m
£174–271
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 54m
£69–143
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 49m
£92–188
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
6h 35m
£150–420
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
6h 54m
£94–213

Nottingham to Kilmarnock by train

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7h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 293.6 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Kilmarnock via Manchester Piccadilly and Carlisle in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £60–150 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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