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How to get fromKilmarnock to Loch Doon Castleby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Loch Doon Castle by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 52 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ashgrove Street to Merrick Drivebus bus 352 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Merrick Drive to Loch Doon Castletaxi taxi
    2h 9m
    £36–49

  2. Drive 35 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Loch Doon Castlecar car 35 mi
    58 min
    £9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kilmarnock to Loch Doon Castletaxi taxi 35 mi
    58 min
    £75–90

  4. Line 4 bus, line 52 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Merrick Drivebus bus 352 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Merrick Drive to Loch Doon Castletaxi taxi
    2h 39m
    £35–44

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Auchinlecktrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Auchinleck to Loch Doon Castletaxi taxi
    1h 1m
    £56–76

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 45.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Loch Doon Castle, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Loch Doon Castle. However, you can take the train to Ayr, walk to Ashgrove Street, take the line 352 bus to Merrick Drive, then take the taxi to Loch Doon Castle. Alternatively, you can drive from Kilmarnock to Loch Doon Castle in around 58 min.

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