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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Kilmarnock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Kilmarnock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Kilmarnock:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Kilmarnock costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Kilmarnock take longer:
Train takes on average 43m.
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How to get from Glasgow to Kilmarnock by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Kilmarnock is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L868218:09 AM0h38Glasgow Central (GLC)8:47 AMKilmarnock station (KMK)$141One-way0 transfers
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L868218:09 AM0h38Glasgow Central (GLC)8:47 AMKilmarnock station (KMK)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L868218:09 AM0h38Glasgow Central (GLC)8:47 AMKilmarnock station (KMK)$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
L8678912:13 PM0h38Glasgow Central (GLC)12:51 PMKilmarnock station (KMK)$141One-way0 transfers
L876909:13 AM0h38Glasgow Central (GLC)9:51 AMKilmarnock station (KMK)$141One-way0 transfers
C1458410:13 AM0h39Glasgow Central (GLC)10:52 AMKilmarnock station (KMK)$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Kilmarnock:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Kilmarnock costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Kilmarnock take longer:
Train takes on average 43m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Kilmarnock as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Kilmarnock station (KMK).
- Travel with Stagecoach West Scotland to go to Kilmarnock by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Kilmarnock by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Stagecoach West Scotland.
- 7 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
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