What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cumnock?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cumnock is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cumnock?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cumnock is to train and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cumnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cumnock station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Cumnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cumnock?

The distance between Cardiff and Cumnock is 359 miles. The road distance is 353.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Cumnock without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cumnock without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs £70 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Cumnock?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Cardiff to Cumnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cumnock bus from?

Cardiff to Cumnock bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Cumnock?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cumnock is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs £70 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 52m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cumnock bus arrive?

Cardiff to Cumnock bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cumnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cumnock is 353 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Cardiff to Cumnock.

Where can I stay near Cumnock?

There are 314+ hotels available in Cumnock.

Cardiff to Cumnock - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Cumnock by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
8h 5m
£74–204
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StUk077 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
12h 59m
£31–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
11h 52m
£34–49
Drive 351.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cumnock351.3 mi
6h 50m
£88–127
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Auchinleck
6h 4m
£56–154
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Auchinleck
7h 14m
£65–167
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Auchinleck
6h 57m
£68–207
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Auchinleck
7h 23m
£90–235
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Auchinleck
8h 7m
£78–220
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
8h 27m
£81–221

Cardiff to Cumnock by train and bus

44Weekly Services

8h 5mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 356.9 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Holm via Crewe, Carlisle, Auchinleck, and Well Road in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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