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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Muirkirk is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 12h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Muirkirk is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Muirkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Muirkirk. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Burns Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station and Cumnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Muirkirk?

The distance between Cardiff and Muirkirk is 370 miles. The road distance is 354 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Muirkirk without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs £75 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Cardiff to Muirkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Muirkirk bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Muirkirk?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Muirkirk is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 12h 41m.

Where does the Cardiff to Muirkirk bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Muirkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Muirkirk is 354 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Cardiff to Muirkirk.

Where can I stay near Muirkirk?

There are 102+ hotels available in Muirkirk.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Muirkirk 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
9h 8m
£75–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
12h 41m
£36–53
Drive 351.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Muirkirk351.9 mi
6h 36m
£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
7h 4m
£52–134
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Manchester Airport The Station
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
14h
£62–192
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 Auchinleck
8h
£63–152
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
7h 56m
£69–212
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 Auchinleck
8h
£87–215
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 Auchinleck
8h 53m
£81–220
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
9h 27m
£81–219

Cardiff to Muirkirk by train and bus

44Weekly Services

9h 8mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 367.4 mi
Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Furnace Road via Crewe, Carlisle, Auchinleck, and Well Road in around 9h 8m. 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.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.