Rome2Rio

Cardiff to Kilmarnock trains

Find Transport to Kilmarnock

See all options

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Kilmarnock takes 8h 59m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. 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.

8h 59m
Duration
369 mi
Distance
£157
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Crewe

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
8h 1m
£122–250

Cardiff to Kilmarnock train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Kilmarnock.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 368.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Kilmarnock via Crewe and Carlisle in around 8h 1m.

Operators

Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to Kilmarnock

Alternative transport options