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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Bristol is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Bristol is to train and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Bristol?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Bristol is 362 miles. The road distance is 368.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Bristol without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 7h 30m and costs £140 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Kilmarnock to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Bristol bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Bristol train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Bristol?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Bristol is to train via Carlisle which takes 7h 30m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Bristol bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kilmarnock to Bristol train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Bristol is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Kilmarnock to Bristol.

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

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Where can I stay near Bristol?

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Kilmarnock to Bristol - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
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1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4h 2m
£42–127
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
7h 30m
£148–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
10h 45m
£47–75
Drive 366.2 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Bristolcar 366.2 mi
6h 16m
£90–130
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4h 46m
£47–135
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5h 29m
£84–180
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5h 52m
£133–418
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
9h 34m
£260–378
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
11h 47m
£85–205

Kilmarnock to Bristol by train

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Distance: 359.6 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Bristol Temple Meads via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 10h 45m.

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