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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock is to bus via Dundee which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Aberdeen and Kilmarnock is 178 miles. The road distance is 162.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Kilmarnock bus from?

Aberdeen to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Kilmarnock train from?

Aberdeen to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aberdeen to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Aberdeen to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Kilmarnock is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

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Aberdeen to Kilmarnock - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
4h 1m
£74–133
Bus via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
5h 5m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
4h 24m
£29–41
Drive 161.6 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Kilmarnockcar 161.6 mi
2h 58m
£40–58
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ABZ - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 47m
£103–270
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ABZ - EDI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
7h
£69–258

Aberdeen to Kilmarnock by train and foot

106Weekly Services

4h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.5 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 4 hours.

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