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How to get fromIpswich to Kilmarnockby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Ipswich to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    8h 37m
    £155–254

  2. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    5h 44m
    £52–161

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 16m
    £66–109

  4. Drive  391.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Kilmarnockcar car 391.4 mi
    7h 14m
    £97–140

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    10h 4m
    £144–239

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain train
    2. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    10h 59m
    £166–267

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    5h 17m
    £115–390

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    6h 9m
    £120–382

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    6h
    £96–207

  10. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    6h 53m
    £67–195

  11. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    6h 31m
    £134–384

Ipswich to Kilmarnock by train and foot

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 466.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Kilmarnock via Peterborough, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 16m.

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