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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Kilmarnock is to train and bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Darlington to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Darlington and Kilmarnock is 229 miles. The road distance is 163.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Kilmarnock without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 51m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Darlington to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Kilmarnock bus from?

Darlington to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Kilmarnock train from?

Darlington to Kilmarnock train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train, bus or fly from Darlington to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Darlington to Kilmarnock is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 51m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 5h 41m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £430 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Darlington to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Darlington to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Darlington to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Darlington to Kilmarnock train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Kilmarnock is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Darlington to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

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Darlington to Kilmarnock - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 51m
£70–168
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
6h 26m
£34–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591
5h 41m
£46–104
Drive 162.8 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Kilmarnockcar 162.8 mi
3h 18m
£40–58
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
6h 32m
£82–214
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
4h 21m
£121–172
Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MME - GLA
6h 50m
£90–427

Darlington to Kilmarnock by train, foot, and bus

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 227.8 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and West Regent Lane in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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