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Melrose to Kilmarnock

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Melrose, Great Britain → Kilmarnock, Great Britain

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Six ways to Travel from Melrose to Kilmarnock

Composite routes from Melrose to Kilmarnock

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.95–$8.86

Borders Buses

Phone:
01896 754350
Website:
bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Abbey Car Park to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.96–$9.49

Train operators

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.32–$88.60

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$32.91
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$36.71
Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$18.99

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Melrose to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs $21.74 - $43.48 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melrose to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $32.61 - $47.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Melrose and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Melrose to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Abbey Car Park and arriving at Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Melrose to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Melrose and Kilmarnock is 171 km. The road distance is 163.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melrose to Kilmarnock without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $35.87 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Melrose to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melrose to Kilmarnock bus from?

Melrose to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Abbey Car Park station.

Train, bus or fly from Melrose to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Melrose to Kilmarnock is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $21.74 - $43.48 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $38.04 - $130.43 and takes 4h 36m. There are no good options to fly between Melrose to Kilmarnock.

Where does the Melrose to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Melrose to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Melrose to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Melrose to Kilmarnock is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Melrose to Kilmarnock.

Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 418+ hotels available in Kilmarnock. Prices start at $50.20 per night.
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