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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Kilmarnock is to bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 which costs £28 - £120 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Castle Street/CG22 and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Kilmarnock via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Sheffield and Kilmarnock is 242 miles. The road distance is 232.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Sheffield to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Kilmarnock bus from?

Sheffield to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Kilmarnock train from?

Sheffield to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, which costs £28 - £120 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Sheffield to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sheffield to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Sheffield to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Kilmarnock is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Sheffield to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 517+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Carlisletrain Sheffield - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 24m
£92–180
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
7h 40m
£28–120
Drive 231.2 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Kilmarnockcar 231.2 mi
4h 42m
£57–82
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 28m
£76–183
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
6h 28m
£90–181
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180
8h 17m
£57–131
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield 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 6m
£76–165
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield 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 44m
£77–155
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
6h 41m
£174–364
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
6h 41m
£140–258

Sheffield to Kilmarnock by train

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Distance: 240.3 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Kilmarnock via Carlisle in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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