There are 5 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Govan by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
1h 11m£12–20Drive 21.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kilmarnock to Govancar 21.1 mi
26 min£6–8Bus
- Take the bus from Church Street to Bath Streetbus X79 / ...
- Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Elder Streetbus 26 / ...
1h 12m£9–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilmarnock to Govantaxi 21.1 mi
26 min£95–120Train, line 3 bus
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Pollokshaws Westtrain Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the bus from Auldfield Gate to Elder Streetbus 3
1h 30m£13–22
Kilmarnock to Govan by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Govan is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Govan is to drive which takes 26 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Govan. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Elder Street via Pavillion Theatre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Govan station. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Govan SPT Subway Station via St Enoch SPT Subway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Govan is 27 miles. The road distance is 21.2 miles.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Govan without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £12 - £20.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Kilmarnock to Govan, including transfers.
Kilmarnock to Govan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Church Street station.
Kilmarnock to Govan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Govan is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £12 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 1h 12m.
What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Govan, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Elder Street via Bath Street and Pavillion Theatre in around 1h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Pollokshaws West
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Church Street to Bath Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- £95–120
Bel-Air Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1563 550 810
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Hurlford Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1563 544 882
Thistle Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1563 522 222
- Website
- thistle-cabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Kilmarnock to Govan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bath Street station.
Kilmarnock to Govan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Govan is 21 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Kilmarnock to Govan.
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