There are 4 ways to get from Aviemore to Kilmarnock by 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Aviemore station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
3h 57m£33–59Bus via Pitlochry
cheapest- Take the bus from Station to West End Car Parkbus Uk093 / ...
- Take the bus from West End Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
4h 31m£32–59Train
- Take the train from Aviemore to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
4h 4m£65–106Drive 153.1 mi
- Drive from Aviemore to Kilmarnockcar 153.1 mi
2h 58m£38–55
Aviemore to Kilmarnock by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Kilmarnock is to bus via Pitlochry which costs £30 - £60 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Aviemore station to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Aviemore station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Aviemore to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Aviemore and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Aviemore and Kilmarnock is 162 miles. The road distance is 154 miles.
The best way to get from Aviemore to Kilmarnock without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Aviemore to Kilmarnock, including transfers.
Aviemore to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Aviemore station.
Aviemore to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aviemore station.
The best way to get from Aviemore to Kilmarnock is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Aviemore, Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Aviemore station to Buchanan Bus Stn hourly. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 3h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aviemore to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aviemore to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aviemore station to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Aviemore station to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Station to West End Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from West End Car Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Aviemore station to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £26–50
Bus from Station to West End Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £10–20
Bus from West End Car Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
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Booking & Getting There
Aviemore to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.
Aviemore to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aviemore to Kilmarnock is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Aviemore to Kilmarnock.
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