Bournemouth to Kilmarnock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

354.9 miles 571.2 km · straight line
459.9 miles actual route 740.1 km · driving distance
8h 32min estimated drive time
£70 - £86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
343° NNW bearing direction

How far is Bournemouth from Kilmarnock?

The distance from Bournemouth to Kilmarnock is 354.9 miles (571.2 km) as the crow flies. Kilmarnock is located NNW of Bournemouth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 459.9 miles, taking about 8h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bournemouth and Kilmarnock. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bournemouth to Kilmarnock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 32min £70 - £86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 14min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 6min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bournemouth & Kilmarnock

Quick Facts

Bournemouth
50.72°N, 1.88°W
Europe/London
0m elevation
Kilmarnock
55.61°N, 4.50°W
Europe/London
39m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM