The average train between Kilmarnock and Cardiff takes 7h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Kilmarnock and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 3:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Cardiff station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
Kilmarnock to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Cardiff train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Cardiff is 467.6 km. The road distance is 594 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Cardiff Central via Carlisle and Crewe in around 7h 39m.