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How to get fromKilmarnock to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 32m
    £124–254

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 48m
    £61–162

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    10h 56m
    £64–137

  4. Drive 366.3 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Cardiffcar car 366.3 mi
    7h 12m
    £90–130

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    8h 12m
    £151–264

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain train Glasgow Central - Worcestershire Parkway
    2. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    10h 45m
    £267–385

  7. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 32m
    £67–163

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 18m
    £98–206

  9. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 18m
    £149–479

Kilmarnock to Cardiff by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Cardiff Central via Carlisle and Crewe in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 56m.

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