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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sunderland to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain train Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    4h 31m
    £69–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    5h 31m
    £26–41

  3. Drive 158 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Kilmarnockcar car 158 mi
    3h 14m
    £39–56

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    6h 22m
    £65–189

  5. Bus via Newcastle Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    6h 25m
    £37–83

Sunderland to Kilmarnock by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Kilmarnock via Carlisle in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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