There are 10 ways to get from Bristol to Kilmarnock by plane, 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.
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
4h 15m£41–124Train via Carlisle
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
7h 52m£140–229Bus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk070 / ...
- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
9h 49m£47–75Drive 366.4 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Kilmarnockcar 366.4 mi
6h 17m£91–132Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus
4h 33m£46–134Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 22m£79–167Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
5h 59m£81–254Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
5h 55m£134–406Train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
8h 57m£225–332Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
11h 16m£66–113
Bristol to Kilmarnock by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Kilmarnock is to fly and train which takes 4h 15m and costs £40 - £130.
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 49m.
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 52m.
The distance between Bristol and Kilmarnock is 361 miles. The road distance is 368.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Kilmarnock without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 7h 52m and costs £140 - £230.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Bristol to Kilmarnock, including transfers.
Bristol to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Kilmarnock is to train via Carlisle which takes 7h 52m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 49m.
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 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Millennium Point and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 49m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–160
Flights from Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- £35–160
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bristol to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Bristol to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Kilmarnock is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Bristol to Kilmarnock.
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