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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £15 - £22 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Perth to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Perth and Kilmarnock is 87 miles. The road distance is 80.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £25 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Perth to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Kilmarnock bus from?

Perth to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Kilmarnock train from?

Perth to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Perth to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £25 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £22 and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Perth to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Perth to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Perth to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Perth to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Kilmarnock is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Perth to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 518+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Perth to Kilmarnock - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Perth to Kilmarnock by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
2h 38m
£25–61
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
2h 46m
£15–22
Drive 79.9 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Kilmarnockcar 79.9 mi
1h 32m
£20–28

Perth to Kilmarnock by train and foot

216Weekly Services

2h 38mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 86.2 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

You can take a train from Perth to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 46m.

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