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

The cheapest way to get from York to Kilmarnock is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between York and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

Is there a direct train between York and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from York to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Kilmarnock via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from York to Kilmarnock?

The distance between York and Kilmarnock is 273 miles. The road distance is 207.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Kilmarnock without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from York to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Kilmarnock bus from?

York to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Kilmarnock train from?

York to Kilmarnock train services, operated by West Coast Railways, depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from York to Kilmarnock is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the York to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

York to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Kilmarnock train arrive?

York to Kilmarnock train services, operated by West Coast Railways, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from York to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Kilmarnock is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from York to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 515+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

York to Kilmarnock - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from York to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
4h 15m
£50–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
9h 16m
Drive 206.7 mi
1. Drive from York to Kilmarnockcar 206.7 mi
3h 51m
£50–72
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 49m
£91–211
Train
1. Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 31m
£63–79
Steam train, train
1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain The Dalesman East
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 59m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Harrogatetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
7h 11m
£58–132
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
6h 15m
£97–230
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
7h 48m
£62–181

York to Kilmarnock by train, foot, and bus

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4h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 271.8 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from York to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and West Regent Lane in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 16m.

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