What is the cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Rankinston Station?

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Rankinston Station is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Rankinston Station?

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Rankinston Station is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Rankinston Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Rankinston Station. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Ravenscroft Place via Douglas Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Rankinston Station?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Rankinston Station is 28 miles. The road distance is 17.1 miles.

How do I travel from Kilmarnock to Rankinston Station without a car?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Rankinston Station without a car is to train and line 42 bus and line 347 bus which takes 2h 11m and costs £11 - £22.

How long does it take to get from Kilmarnock to Rankinston Station?

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Kilmarnock to Rankinston Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Rankinston Station bus from?

Kilmarnock to Rankinston Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Rankinston Station bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Rankinston Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Rankinston Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Rankinston Station is 17 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Kilmarnock to Rankinston Station.

Where can I stay near Rankinston Station?

There are 507+ hotels available in Rankinston Station.

Kilmarnock to Rankinston Station - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 42 bus

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

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Train, line 42 bus, line 347 bus
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Auchinlecktrain
2. Take the bus from Well Road to Taiglum Placebus 42 / ...
3. Take the bus from Taiglum Place to Ravenscroft Placebus 347
2h 11m
£11–21
Drive 17 mi
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1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Rankinston Stationcar 17 mi
26 min
£5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kilmarnock to Rankinston Stationtaxi 17 mi
26 min
£35–50
Line 4 bus, line 347 bus
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Douglas Street to Ravenscroft Placebus 347
2h 40m
£12–16

Kilmarnock to Rankinston Station by train and bus

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2h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 27.5 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Rankinston Station, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ravenscroft Place via Ayr Bus Station and Douglas Street in around 2h 40m.

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