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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Kilmarnock is to bus via Birmingham which costs £60 - £90 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Kilmarnock is to fly and train which takes 4h 2m and costs £45 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Kilmarnock via Stafford and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Southampton to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Southampton and Kilmarnock is 424 miles. The road distance is 420 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs £160 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Southampton to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Kilmarnock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Kilmarnock train from?

Southampton to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Southampton to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs £160 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £60 - £90 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Southampton to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Southampton to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Southampton to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Kilmarnock is 420 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Southampton to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Southampton to Kilmarnock by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus
4h 34m
£91–239
Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
4h 2m
£46–191
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
9h 9m
£162–436
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
12h 40m
£62–87
Drive 417.5 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Kilmarnockcar 417.5 mi
7h 20m
£103–148
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 37m
£93–307
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 31m
£121–318
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
6h 4m
£73–172
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
6h 31m
£78–175
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
6h 24m
£75–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn10
15h 10m
£67–95

Southampton to Kilmarnock by train

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9h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 421.8 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Kilmarnock via Stafford and Carlisle in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 40m.

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