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How to get fromSheffield to Kilmarnockby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Sheffield to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Carlisletrain train Sheffield - Carlisle
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    6h 17m
    £84–149

  2. Bus via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Glasgowbus bus Uk010 / ...
    9h 43m
    £40–64

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180
    8h 17m
    £53–85

  4. Drive  231.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sheffield to Kilmarnockcar car 231.1 mi
    4h 44m
    £57–83

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    6h 43m
    £77–224

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    6h 22m
    £83–147

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    5h 11m
    £70–156

  8. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    6h 8m
    £106–221

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    6h 24m
    £88–210

  10. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    6h 49m
    £161–453

  11. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    7h 9m
    £123–261

Sheffield to Kilmarnock by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

You can take a train from Sheffield to Kilmarnock via Carlisle in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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