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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Birmingham is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Birmingham is to train and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Newhall Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Birmingham?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Birmingham is 285 miles. The road distance is 285.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Kilmarnock to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Birmingham bus from?

Kilmarnock to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Birmingham train from?

Kilmarnock to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Birmingham is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Birmingham bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Birmingham train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Birmingham is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Kilmarnock to Birmingham.

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

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Kilmarnock to Birmingham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Birmingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 39m
£106–193
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3h 40m
£42–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
7h 38m
£43–70
Drive 283.6 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Birminghamcar 283.6 mi
4h 59m
£69–100
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
9h 9m
£63–150
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4h 22m
£45–122
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 35m
£91–197
Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 48m
£128–443

Kilmarnock to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 282.9 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Birmingham New Street via Carlisle in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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