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

The cheapest way to get from York to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between York and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between York and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from York to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Glasgow Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from York to Kilmarnock?

The distance between York and Kilmarnock is 274 miles. The road distance is 207.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from York to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Kilmarnock bus from?

York to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

Where do I catch the York to Kilmarnock train from?

York to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from York to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the York to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

York to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Kilmarnock train arrive?

York to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from York to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Kilmarnock is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from York to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

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York to Kilmarnock - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from York to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 35m
£117–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
7h 49m
£34–53
Drive 206.7 mi
1. Drive from York to Kilmarnockcar 206.7 mi
3h 52m
£51–74
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
7h 7m
£71–178
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
4h 46m
£84–175
Steam train, train
1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain The Dalesman East
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
7h 53m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 59m
£92–188

York to Kilmarnock by train, foot, and bus

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 272.7 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

Cross Country operates a train from York to Glasgow Central 3 times a day. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 49m.

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