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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Kilmarnock is to bus via Carlisle which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Kilmarnock is to train and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Greyfriar Gate and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

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 Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Nottingham and Kilmarnock is 333 miles. The road distance is 270.1 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 which takes 7h 21m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m 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 FlixBus, depart from Greyfriar Gate 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 which takes 7h 21m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Carlisle, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Nottingham to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Nottingham to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Nottingham to Kilmarnock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nottingham to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Kilmarnock is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m 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 512+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Nottingham to Kilmarnock - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to CreweLincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow CentralRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 21m
£46–148
Bus via Carlisle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotel
3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
8h 43m
£33–61
Drive 268.5 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Kilmarnock268.5 mi
5h 14m
£66–95
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham 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 11m
£48–148
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
7h 21m
£73–178
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
9h 21m
£42–66
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham 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
5h 33m
£54–157
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
5h 43m
£70–207
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
6h 39m
£99–369
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ely
2. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
6h 47m
£66–209

Nottingham to Kilmarnock by train

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7h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 331.1 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Kilmarnock via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriar Gate to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 43m.

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