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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Ilford is to bus via Holles Street which costs £50 - £85 and takes 11h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Ilford is to train and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs £90 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Ilford?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Ilford / Chapel Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Bank Station / Cornhill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Ilford?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Ilford via Carlisle, Euston station and Liverpool Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Ilford?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Ilford is 401 miles. The road distance is 398 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Ilford without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £140 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Kilmarnock to Ilford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Ilford bus from?

Kilmarnock to Ilford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Ilford train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Ilford?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Ilford is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £140 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £220 and takes 11h 8m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Ilford bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Ilford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Ilford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Ilford?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Ilford is 398 miles. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Kilmarnock to Ilford.

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

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Kilmarnock to Ilford - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Ilford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 5m
£141–268
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
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1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
4h 46m
£51–169
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Golders Green Stationbus 595 / ...
11h 8m
£90–219
Drive 395.7 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Ilfordcar 395.7 mi
6h 51m
£97–140
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
4h 2m
£92–361
Bus via Holles Street
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn30 / ...
11h 57m
£52–84
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Ilfordtrain
4h 47m
£92–333
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4h 36m
£69–201
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City 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 London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
4h 46m
£94–319
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain
4h 51m
£68–184
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 International to London Eustontrain
5h 14m
£75–211

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

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Distance: 398.3 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Ilford via Carlisle, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and Liverpool Street Station in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Golders Green Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–190 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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