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 £35 - £60 and takes 6h 10m.

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 £40 - £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 40m.

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 Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Darlington to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Darlington and Kilmarnock is 232 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 which takes 4h 21m and costs £100 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m 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 Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.

Train, bus or fly from Darlington to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Darlington to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 5h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £490 and takes 7h 18m.

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 Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central 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?

There are 573+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Darlington to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
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
£100–148
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 10m
£35–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591
5h 40m
£41–63
Drive 162.8 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Kilmarnockcar 162.8 mi
3h 18m
£41–60
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 15m
£91–222
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
4h 32m
£69–147
Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MME - GLA
7h 18m
£99–487

Darlington to Kilmarnock by train

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Distance: 230.7 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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