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How to get fromKilmarnock to Durhamby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train
    4h 30m
    £61–135

  2. Drive  153.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Durhamcar car 153.5 mi
    3h 8m
    £38–55

  3. Bus, line 21 bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Cbus bus 21 / ...
    7h 17m

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane GLA - NCL
    6h 11m
    £80–204

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Durhamtrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    4h 55m
    £89–135

  6. Bus, line 21 bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Newgate Street to Bus Station Stand Cbus bus 21
    7h 20m

Kilmarnock to Durham by train and foot

Calendar132Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Durham via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bus Station Stand C via Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 7h 17m.

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