Travel Information from Glasgow to Kilmarnock
| 19 miles (31 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $7 - $12 | |
| Bus • $7 (€6) • 32 min | |
| Bus • $7 (€6) • 32 min | |
| Stagecoach West Scotland or ScotRail |
Travel 19 miles (31 km) by train or bus between Glasgow and Kilmarnock. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Stagecoach West Scotland or ScotRail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Glasgow to Kilmarnock.
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How to get from Glasgow to Kilmarnock by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Kilmarnock is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Kilmarnock
Travel to Kilmarnock easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Kilmarnock.

There are 2 travel options from Glasgow to Kilmarnock: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Kilmarnock from Glasgow is by taking a bus, which costs on average $7 (€6).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Glasgow to Kilmarnock:
A bus is $5 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Kilmarnock costing on average $12 (€11).
The fastest way to get to Kilmarnock from Glasgow is by bus with an average travel time of 32 min.
Other travel options to Kilmarnock take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 37 min of travel time.
Kilmarnock is approximately 19 miles (31 km) away from Glasgow.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Kilmarnock is:
- 2 buses a day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Glasgow to Kilmarnock as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Glasgow to Kilmarnock:
- Most travelers take a train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Glasgow to Kilmarnock:
- You can travel by bus between Glasgow and Kilmarnock with Stagecoach West Scotland, and you can find Stagecoach West Scotland Glasgow to Kilmarnock tickets for $7 (€6) on Omio.
- You can travel by train to Kilmarnock from Glasgow with ScotRail, and you can find ScotRail Glasgow to Kilmarnock tickets for $12 (€11) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Glasgow to Kilmarnock with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 7 direct trains a day to Kilmarnock with ScotRail.
Direct services to Kilmarnock tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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