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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, bus

    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 bus from West Regent Lane to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    3h 24m
    £43–120

  2. Bus via John Dobson Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    4h 56m
    £24–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    4h 41m
    £31–49

  4. Drive  146.2 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kilmarnockcar car 146.2 mi
    2h 55m
    £37–53

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    5h 35m
    £76–186

  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, foot, and bus

Calendar325Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

National Express operates a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newcastle to Kilmarnock via Carlisle in around 4h 5m.

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