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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Kilmarnock is to train and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs £45 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Kilmarnock via Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Cardiff and Kilmarnock is 405 miles. The road distance is 368.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs £65 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Cardiff to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Kilmarnock bus from?

Cardiff to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Kilmarnock train from?

Cardiff to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs £65 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 56m.

Where does the Cardiff to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Cardiff to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Cardiff to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Cardiff to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Kilmarnock is 368 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Cardiff to Kilmarnock.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Kilmarnock?

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 491+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain Milton Keynes Central - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 53m
£68–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
10h 56m
£33–76
Drive 366.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Kilmarnockcar 366.3 mi
7h 11m
£88–128
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 1m
£48–117
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
8h 2m
£84–175
Train #2
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
10h 17m
£197–661
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 32m
£53–141
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
6h
£50–181
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
6h 30m
£57–200
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
6h 14m
£120–345

Cardiff to Kilmarnock by train

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7h 53mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Kilmarnock.

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Distance: 403 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Kilmarnock via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 56m.

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