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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £60 - £95 and takes 13h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Kilmarnock is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Kilmarnock via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Swindon to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Swindon and Kilmarnock is 401 miles. The road distance is 362.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs £140 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Swindon to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Kilmarnock bus from?

Swindon to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Kilmarnock train from?

Swindon to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Swindon to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs £140 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 13h 11m.

Where does the Swindon to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Swindon to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Swindon to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Swindon to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Kilmarnock is 363 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Swindon to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 518+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Swindon to Kilmarnock - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Swindon to Kilmarnock by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon 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 4m
£54–139
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
8h 35m
£148–340
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
11h 31m
£93–161
Drive 360.5 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Kilmarnockcar 360.5 mi
6h 15m
£88–127
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon 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 42m
£60–142
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 17m
£114–362
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 46m
£95–225
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 44m
£95–269
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
6h 16m
£99–254
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
6h 54m
£105–257
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 401 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
13h 11m
£63–92

Swindon to Kilmarnock by train

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8h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 398.7 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

You can take a train from Swindon to Kilmarnock via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, and Carlisle in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Kilmarnock Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 11m.

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