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

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There are 12 ways to get from Southampton to Kilmarnock by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    4h 1m
    £55–188

  2. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    9h 9m
    £178–304

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    12h 41m
    £88–212

  4. Drive 417.5 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Kilmarnockcar car 417.5 mi
    7h 21m
    £102–147

  5. Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 33m
    £86–215

  6. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    5h 22m
    £87–338

  7. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 50m
    £83–295

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    5h 35m
    £128–444

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    6h 3m
    £78–186

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LGW - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    5h 38m
    £92–237

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Glasgow Centraltrain train Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
    10h 18m
    £299–422

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn10
    15h 6m
    £65–251

Southampton to Kilmarnock by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Kilmarnock via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 41m.

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