The average bus between Cardiff and Kilmarnock takes 14h 9m and the fastest bus takes 12h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Kilmarnock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cardiff and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Rd and take an average of 14h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.
Cardiff to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Kilmarnock is 467.6 km. The road distance is 686 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 24m.