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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 9m
    £49–194

  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
    £165–266

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    10h 39m
    £102–161

  4. Drive  417.5 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Kilmarnockcar car 417.5 mi
    7h 21m
    £104–150

  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
    4h 52m
    £86–214

  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 35m
    £85–311

  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 53m
    £87–291

  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 41m
    £118–409

  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 12m
    £74–183

  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 49m
    £81–218

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Glasgow Centraltrain train Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
    10h 18m
    £251–370

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 802
    12h 11m
    £99–239

Southampton to Kilmarnock by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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 Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 11m.

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