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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Kilmarnock is to bus via Carlisle which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 46m.

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 39m 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, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

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 23m.

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 23m and costs £45 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m 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 23m and costs £45 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus via Carlisle, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Sheffield to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Sheffield to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel 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 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m 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 512+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

There are 11 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 CarlisleSheffield - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to KilmarnockCarlisle - Glasgow Central
6h 23m
£47–57
Bus via Carlisle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston HotelUkn31
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus StationUkn31
7h 46m
£31–48
Drive 231.1 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Kilmarnock231.1 mi
4h 39m
£57–82
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
6h 18m
£70–167
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Road
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
6h 29m
£55–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Station180
8h 6m
£37–57
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield 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
4h 58m
£62–163
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield 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 20m
£67–177
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
5h 54m
£75–247
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
6h 47m
£116–249
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
6h 55m
£87–287

Sheffield to Kilmarnock by train

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6h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 240.2 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Kilmarnock via Carlisle in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/C2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 46m.

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