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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Preston to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Preston and Kilmarnock is 215 miles. The road distance is 179.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Preston to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Kilmarnock bus from?

Preston to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Kilmarnock train from?

Preston to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Preston to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Preston to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Preston to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Preston to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Kilmarnock is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Preston to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 518+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Preston to Kilmarnock - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
3h 35m
£43–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
4h 45m
£31–42
Drive 178.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Kilmarnockcar 178.4 mi
3h 16m
£44–64
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 8m
£61–181
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 55m
£44–158
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
6h 10m
£70–241
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 54m
£72–210

Preston to Kilmarnock by train

216Weekly Trains

3h 35mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.2 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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