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How to get fromBolton to Kilmarnockby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bolton to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolton to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    4h 16m
    £67–112

  2. Line 125 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    7h 37m
    £32–63

  3. Drive  196.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Kilmarnockcar car 196.7 mi
    3h 40m
    £49–70

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    6h 5m
    £68–203

  5. Line 125 bus, bus via Meikle Earnock

    1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    8h 7m
    £39–70

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    6h 36m
    £74–217

Bolton to Kilmarnock by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Kilmarnock via Carlisle in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Noel Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 37m.

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