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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Glenrothes is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Glenrothes is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Glenrothes station. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Glenrothes with Thornton via Glasgow Central and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Glenrothes?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Glenrothes is 83 miles. The road distance is 77.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Glenrothes without a car is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs £20 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Kilmarnock to Glenrothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Glenrothes bus from?

Kilmarnock to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Church Street station.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Glenrothes train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Glenrothes?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Glenrothes is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs £20 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Glenrothes bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Glenrothes train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Glenrothes train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Glenrothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Glenrothes is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Kilmarnock to Glenrothes.

Where can I stay near Glenrothes?

There are 774+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

Kilmarnock to Glenrothes - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Glenrothes by bus, train, or car

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best
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Baybus X24
3h 7m
£21–30
Drive 76.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Glenrothescar 76.8 mi
1h 32m
£19–27
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X76 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 3m
£45–80
Train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain
4h 27m
£45–87

Kilmarnock to Glenrothes by bus

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3h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 82.7 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Glenrothes, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Church Street to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilmarnock to Auchmuty High School via Glasgow Central, Haymarket, Glenrothes with Thornton, and Railway Station in around 4h 27m.

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