There are 4 ways to get from Sanquhar to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sanquhar to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
38 min£12–20Drive 31.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sanquhar to Kilmarnockcar 31.9 mi
42 min£8–12Line 246 bus, line 43 bus, line 76 bus
- Take the bus from Police Station to Castle Primary schoolbus 246
- Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Cumnock Bus Stationbus 43 / ...
- Take the bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 76 / ...
2h 3mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Sanquhar to Kilmarnocktaxi 31.9 mi
42 min£140–170
Sanquhar to Kilmarnock by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sanquhar to Kilmarnock is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Sanquhar to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 38 min and costs £12 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Sanquhar station to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Castle Primary school and Cumnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sanquhar and arriving at Kilmarnock. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Sanquhar and Kilmarnock is 32 miles. The road distance is 32.1 miles.
The best way to get from Sanquhar to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs £12 - £20.
The train from Sanquhar to Kilmarnock takes 38 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Sanquhar to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, depart from Police Station.
Sanquhar to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Sanquhar station.
The best way to get from Sanquhar to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 38 min and costs £12 - £20. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus and line 43 bus and line 76 bus, which costs and takes 2h 3m.
What companies run services between Sanquhar, Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Sanquhar to Kilmarnock every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Castle Primary school and Cumnock Bus Station in around 2h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Sanquhar to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 07525 834423
- [email protected]
- Website
- McCalls Coaches
Bus from Police Station to Castle Primary school
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- McCalls Coaches
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Castle Primary school to Cumnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £140–170
A1 Lux (Cumnock)
- Phone
- +44 1290 430 098
- Website
- a1lux.co.uk
Afton Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1290 332 630
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Sanquhar to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, arrive at Castle Primary school station.
Sanquhar to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sanquhar to Kilmarnock is 32 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Sanquhar to Kilmarnock.
Book your Sanquhar to Kilmarnock train tickets online with Omio.
There are 575+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.