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 £50 - £110 and takes 10h 46m.

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 15m and costs £65 - £190.

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 Park Place and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

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 Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Cardiff and Kilmarnock is 371 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 via Carlisle which takes 7h 54m and costs £110 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m 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 Park Place 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 via Carlisle which takes 7h 54m and costs £110 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 10h 46m.

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 531+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Cardiff to Kilmarnock - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Carlisle
best
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
7h 54m
£119–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Lordswood Rdbus 111
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
10h 46m
£55–105
Drive 366.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Kilmarnockcar 366.3 mi
7h 11m
£90–130
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 15m
£66–185
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
8h 9m
£159–292
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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 train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
6h 8m
£78–197
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 59m
£98–202
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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 train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
6h 51m
£106–234

Cardiff to Kilmarnock by train

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Distance: 368.9 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

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 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 46m.

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