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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Kilsyth is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Kilsyth is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Kilsyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Kilsyth. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Kilsyth Swimming Pool via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Kilsyth?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Kilsyth. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Croy via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Kilsyth?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Kilsyth is 36 miles. The road distance is 35.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Kilsyth without a car is to bus and line 89 bus which takes 1h 58m and costs £11 - £16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Kilmarnock to Kilsyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Kilsyth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Kilsyth train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Kilsyth?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Kilsyth is to bus and line 89 bus which takes 1h 58m and costs £11 - £16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 2h 27m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Kilsyth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kilmarnock to Kilsyth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Kilsyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Kilsyth is 35 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Kilmarnock to Kilsyth.

Where can I stay near Kilsyth?

There are 1720+ hotels available in Kilsyth.

Kilmarnock to Kilsyth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 89 bus, and car

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

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Bus, line 89 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilsyth Swimming Poolbus 88C / ...
1h 58m
£12–16
Drive 35.2 mi
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1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Kilsythcar 35.2 mi
50 min
£9–13
Train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 27m
£17–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kilmarnock to Kilsythtaxi 35.2 mi
50 min
£75–90

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Distance: 35.5 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Church Street to Kilsyth Swimming Pool via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £10–20 and the journey takes 50 min.

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