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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Durham is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Durham is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stand H via Buchanan Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Durham. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Durham via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Durham?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Durham is 207 miles. The road distance is 154.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Durham without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 14m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Kilmarnock to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Durham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Durham train from?

Kilmarnock to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Durham?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Durham is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 14m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Durham bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Durham train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Durham is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Kilmarnock to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
4h 14m
£62–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
6h 53m
£25–38
Drive 153.5 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Durhamcar 153.5 mi
3h 8m
£38–54
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
5h 32m
£70–199
Train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Durhamtrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
4h 55m
£111–169
Train #2
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
5h 3m
£69–169
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
6h 54m
£38–83

Kilmarnock to Durham by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 206.1 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Durham via Bath Street, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Street hourly. Tickets cost £17–28 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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