There are 4 ways to get from Arbroath to Kilmarnock by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
3h 14m£48–77Line 72 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Caird Hallbus 72 / ...
- Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
4h 23m£22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 46m£26–47Drive 113.2 mi
- Drive from Arbroath to Kilmarnockcar 113.2 mi
2h 18m£29–42
Arbroath to Kilmarnock by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Kilmarnock is to line 72 bus and bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Arbroath to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Arbroath to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Arbroath Burnside Drive and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Overgate and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Arbroath to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Arbroath and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Arbroath and Kilmarnock is 124 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.
The best way to get from Arbroath to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Arbroath to Kilmarnock, including transfers.
Arbroath to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.
Arbroath to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Arbroath station.
The best way to get from Arbroath to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Arbroath, Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?
You can take a train from Arbroath to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- ScotRail
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Caird Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Arbroath to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Arbroath to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arbroath to Kilmarnock is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Arbroath to Kilmarnock.
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