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How to get fromKilmarnock to Lake District (Land)by train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Lake District (Land) by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Penrith North Lakes to Lake District (Land)taxi taxi
    3h 25m
    £101–159

  2. Bus, train, line 78 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to National Trust car parkbus bus 78 / ...
    5h 43m
    £30–47

  3. Drive 125.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Lake District (Land)car car 125.8 mi
    2h 48m
    £31–45

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    3h 50m
    £51–90

Kilmarnock to Lake District (Land) by train and bus

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Lake District (Land), England?

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Lake District (Land). However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, then take the taxi to Lake District (Land). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to National Trust car park via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 43m.

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