Kilmarnock travel guide
Kilmarnock Tourism | Kilmarnock Guide
You're Going to Love Kilmarnock
With a population of 42,904, Kilmarnock is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kilmarnock deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Kilmarnock
If you’re looking for affordable options, Fenwick Hotel (Ayr Road) and Blues – at the park (Rugby Park) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Rowallan Castle Glasshouse Restaurant (Rowallan Castle) and Kings Arms (89 Main Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kilmarnock.
When to visit Kilmarnock
How to Get to Kilmarnock
Plane
When flying to Kilmarnock, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Prestwick (PIK), which is located 13 km from the city centre.
Train
Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Kilmarnock, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 45m and costs around $125 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $60 for a 3h 10m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Kilmarnock Kilmaurs, Strathclyde is the busiest station in Kilmarnock. Another popular train station is Kilmarnock, located 0.2 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Kilmarnock is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 278 km from Kilmarnock. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kilmarnock, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Kilmarnock takes 113 km and will cost you around $18. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 193 km.
Airlines serving Kilmarnock
Where to stay in Kilmarnock
Average rates range from around $139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $519 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kilmarnock
Most booked hotels in Kilmarnock
Hiring a car in Kilmarnock
Expect to pay $3.05 per litre in Kilmarnock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.49 and $48.65. The most frequently booked car type in Kilmarnock is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.