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How to get fromSheffield to Kilmarnockby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Sheffield to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Carlisletrain train Sheffield - Carlisle
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    6h 17m
    £91–166

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    7h 36m
    £34–65

  3. Drive  231.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sheffield to Kilmarnockcar car 231.1 mi
    4h 44m
    £58–83

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    6h 34m
    £74–200

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    6h 25m
    £89–171

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180
    8h 11m
    £60–138

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    5h 7m
    £77–162

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 24m
    £82–170

  9. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    6h 4m
    £117–255

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    7h 10m
    £125–241

Sheffield to Kilmarnock by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Kilmarnock via Carlisle in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 36m.

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