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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Kilmarnockby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    3h 53m
    £44–124

  2. Bus via John Dobson Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    4h 56m
    £25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    4h 41m
    £31–50

  4. Drive  146.2 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kilmarnockcar car 146.2 mi
    2h 55m
    £36–52

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    6h 10m
    £76–195

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    4h 5m
    £55–96

Newcastle upon Tyne to Kilmarnock by train and foot

Calendar216Weekly Services
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Kilmarnock via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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