Kilmarnock to Cardiff Trains

Kilmarnock to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kilmarnock and Cardiff takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 11m
Duration: 369 mi
Distance: £137
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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7h 33m

£103–207

Kilmarnock to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kilmarnock and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:52 PM → 10:50 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
10:44 PM → 8:43 AM
Arrives next day
9h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:53 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 6:45 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
1:57 PM → 8:51 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:53 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 6:45 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
1:57 PM → 8:51 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:53 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 6:45 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
1:57 PM → 8:51 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:53 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 6:45 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
1:57 PM → 8:51 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:53 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 6:45 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
1:57 PM → 8:51 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:55 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 4:43 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 6:45 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
1:56 PM → 8:54 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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