There are 4 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Plockton by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Camp Site Road Endbus 915
7h 25m£52–93Drive 195.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kilmarnock to Plocktoncar 195.7 mi
4h 1m£48–69Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Duncraigtrain Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
8h 31m£118–220Bus, train
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Duncraigtrain Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
8h 43m£54–94
Kilmarnock to Plockton by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Plockton is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Plockton is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Plockton. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Camp Site Road End via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Plockton. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Duncraig via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Plockton is 210 miles. The road distance is 196.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Plockton without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Kilmarnock to Plockton, including transfers.
Kilmarnock to Plockton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Plockton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Plockton is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £220 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Plockton, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Camp Site Road End every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Duncraig via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Queen Street, and Inverness in around 8h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Duncraig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Duncraig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Camp Site Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £30–65
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilmarnock to Plockton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Camp Site Road End station.
Kilmarnock to Plockton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Plockton is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Kilmarnock to Plockton.
There are 293+ hotels available in Plockton.