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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Kilmarnock is to fly and train which takes 4h 25m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Millennium Point and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Kilmarnock via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Bristol to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Bristol and Kilmarnock is 360 miles. The road distance is 368.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Kilmarnock without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 7h 51m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Bristol to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Kilmarnock bus from?

Bristol to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Kilmarnock train from?

Bristol to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Bristol to Kilmarnock is to train via Carlisle which takes 7h 51m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Bristol to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Bristol to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Bristol to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Bristol to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Kilmarnock is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Bristol to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 553+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Bristol to Kilmarnock - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Bristol to Kilmarnock by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
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1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
4h 25m
£40–123
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
7h 51m
£139–228
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
9h 56m
£47–80
Drive 366.4 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Kilmarnockcar 366.4 mi
6h 17m
£90–131
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus
4h 43m
£46–133
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 22m
£77–165
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
5h 59m
£80–242
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
6h 1m
£133–423
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
8h 57m
£221–325
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
10h 56m
£66–113

Bristol to Kilmarnock by train

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Distance: 357.8 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Kilmarnock via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Millennium Point and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 56m.

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