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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 12h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Kilmarnock is to train and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs £50 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Kilmarnock via Waterloo station, London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Poole to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Poole and Kilmarnock is 459 miles. The road distance is 429.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs £90 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Poole to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Kilmarnock bus from?

Poole to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Kilmarnock train from?

Poole to Kilmarnock train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Poole to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs £90 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 12h 59m.

Where does the Poole to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Poole to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Poole to Kilmarnock train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Kilmarnock is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Poole to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

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Poole to Kilmarnock - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Poole to Kilmarnock by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5h 13m
£107–241
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Stockport / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
11h 50m
£47–253
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to London WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central
8h 53m
£90–290
Drive 427.4 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Kilmarnock427.4 mi
7h 46m
£106–152
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
4h 53m
£53–212
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
6h 23m
£94–295
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
7h 38m
£70–236
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
7h 53m
£76–250
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BOH - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
6h 8m
£83–217
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
11h 45m
£86–514
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
12h 59m
£59–128

Poole to Kilmarnock by train and subway

113Weekly Services

8h 53mAverage Duration

£90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 456.1 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Kilmarnock via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 59m.

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