What is the cheapest way to get from Shotts to Kilmarnock?

The cheapest way to get from Shotts to Kilmarnock is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 54 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shotts to Kilmarnock?

The fastest way to get from Shotts to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Shotts and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Shotts to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Harthill Services and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Shotts and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Shotts to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Shotts and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Shotts to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Shotts and Kilmarnock is 52 miles. The road distance is 36.1 miles.

How do I travel from Shotts to Kilmarnock without a car?

The best way to get from Shotts to Kilmarnock without a car is to bus which takes 1h 42m and costs £11 - £18.

How long does it take to get from Shotts to Kilmarnock?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Shotts to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shotts to Kilmarnock bus from?

Shotts to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Harthill Services station.

Where do I catch the Shotts to Kilmarnock train from?

Shotts to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Shotts station.

Train or bus from Shotts to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Shotts to Kilmarnock is to bus which takes 1h 42m and costs £11 - £18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Shotts to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Shotts to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Shotts to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Shotts to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Shotts to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Shotts to Kilmarnock is 36 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Shotts to Kilmarnock.

How do I get a train ticket from Shotts to Kilmarnock?

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

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Shotts to Kilmarnock - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Shotts to Kilmarnock by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Harthill Services to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
1h 42m
£11–18
Drive 35.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shotts to Kilmarnockcar 35.9 mi
54 min
£9–13
Train
1. Take the train from Shotts to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
1h 52m
£19–36
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shotts to Kilmarnocktaxi 35.9 mi
54 min
£75–95
Line 266 bus, line 240 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from King Street to Hamilton Roadbus 266
2. Take the bus from Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 240
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 24m
£16–23

Shotts to Kilmarnock by bus

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Distance: 51.4 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Shotts, Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

You can take a bus from King Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Harthill Services and Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shotts to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central in around 1h 52m.

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