There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kilmarnock by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Line 500 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal Building to Waterloo Lanebus 500
- Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
55 min£10–14Drive 21.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kilmarnockcar 21.3 mi
34 min£6–8Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
1h 27m£13–23Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Kilmarnock21.3 mi
34 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kilmarnocktaxi 21.3 mi
34 min£45–60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kilmarnock is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via West Campbell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Kilmarnock via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Kilmarnock is 30 miles. The road distance is 21.5 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kilmarnock without a car is to line 500 bus and bus which takes 55 min and costs £10 - £15.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kilmarnock, including transfers.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Terminal Building station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kilmarnock is to line 500 bus and bus which takes 55 min and costs £10 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £13 - £24 and takes 1h 27m.
What companies run services between Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Terminal Building to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Waterloo Lane and West Campbell Street in around 55 min. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock hourly. Tickets cost £10–19 and the journey takes 52 min.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Terminal Building to Waterloo Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from West Campbell Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- £45–60
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Gryffe Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1505 322 255
- Website
- gryfferadiocars.co.uk
Paisley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 884 8888
- Website
- paisleytaxis.com
Renfrewshire Cab Co
- Phone
- +44 141 887 7770
- Website
- renfrewshirecabco.co.uk
Clydebank Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 941 1101
Titan Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 530 4242
- Website
- titantaxis.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Waterloo Lane station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kilmarnock is 21 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kilmarnock.
There are 573+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Kilmarnock. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







