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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Kilwinning is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Kilwinning is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Kilwinning?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Kilwinning. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Claremont Crescent via Buchanan Bus Station and Western Crescent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Kilwinning?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Kilwinning. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Kilwinning via Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Kilwinning?

The distance between Cardiff and Kilwinning is 408 miles. The road distance is 378.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kilwinning without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £65 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Cardiff to Kilwinning, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Kilwinning bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Kilwinning train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Kilwinning?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kilwinning is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £65 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 59m.

Where does the Cardiff to Kilwinning bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Kilwinning train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Kilwinning?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Kilwinning is 378 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Cardiff to Kilwinning.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilwinning?

There are 542+ hotels available in Kilwinning.

Cardiff to Kilwinning - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Kilwinning by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilwinning
7h 23m
£69–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
11h 59m
£33–48
Drive 376.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Kilwinning376.3 mi
7h 18m
£94–136
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4h 28m
£53–148
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilwinning
12h 42m
£35–69
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 Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilwinning
5h 21m
£60–152
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
5h 21m
£69–211
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 Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilwinning
5h 31m
£84–219
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 Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilwinning
6h 14m
£78–215

Cardiff to Kilwinning by train

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7h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 405.3 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Kilwinning via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 7h 23m. 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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