Cardiff to Kilmarnock Trains

Cardiff to Kilmarnock trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Kilmarnock takes 9h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. The train 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.

9h 7m
Duration: 401 mi
Distance: £159
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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7h 31m

£134–214

Cardiff to Kilmarnock train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 9h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:54 AM → 3:57 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 5:57 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
9:21 PM → 2:54 PM
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17h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:55 PM → 8:55 PM
7h • 2 changes
6:44 PM → 7:51 AM
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13h 7m • 2 changes
9:11 PM → 9:57 AM
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12h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:46 AM → 1:57 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 3:57 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 5:57 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 7:42 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:46 AM → 1:57 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 3:57 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 5:57 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 7:42 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:46 AM → 1:57 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 3:57 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 5:57 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 7:42 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:46 AM → 1:57 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 3:57 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 5:57 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 7:42 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:46 AM → 1:57 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 3:57 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 5:57 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 7:42 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Kilmarnock? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Cardiff to Kilmarnock trains

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Cardiff to Kilmarnock train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:54 AM → 3:57 PM

10:53 AM → 5:57 PM

12:53 PM → 7:45 PM

9:21 PM → 2:54 PMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:55 PM → 8:55 PM

6:44 PM → 7:51 AMArrives next day

9:11 PM → 9:57 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:46 AM → 1:57 PM

8:55 AM → 3:57 PM

10:53 AM → 5:57 PM

11:53 AM → 7:42 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:46 AM → 1:57 PM

8:55 AM → 3:57 PM

10:53 AM → 5:57 PM

11:53 AM → 7:42 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:46 AM → 1:57 PM

8:55 AM → 3:57 PM

10:53 AM → 5:57 PM

11:53 AM → 7:42 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:46 AM → 1:57 PM

8:55 AM → 3:57 PM

10:53 AM → 5:57 PM

11:53 AM → 7:42 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:46 AM → 1:57 PM

8:55 AM → 3:57 PM

10:53 AM → 5:57 PM

11:53 AM → 7:42 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to Kilmarnock

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9:21 PM → 2:54 PM
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6:44 PM → 7:51 AM
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9:11 PM → 9:57 AM
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