Cardiff to Kilmarnock Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Kilmarnock takes 9h 9m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. 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 9m
Duration: 401 mi
Distance: £159
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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7h 39m

£134–213

Cardiff to Kilmarnock train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

11:53 AM → 7:42 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
8:10 PM → 7:51 AM
Arrives next day
11h 41m • 2 changes
10:22 PM → 9:53 AM
Arrives next day
11h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:35 AM → 11:51 AM
7h 16m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 1:57 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 3:57 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 5:57 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:51 PM → 8:55 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
6:42 PM → 7:51 AM
Arrives next day
13h 9m • 2 changes
9:11 PM → 9:57 AM
Arrives next day
12h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 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, November 3, 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, November 4, 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, November 5, 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

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