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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Bridgend is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 12h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Bridgend is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs £65 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Bridgend?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Sarn Odeon via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street and Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Bridgend?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Bridgend via Carlisle and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Bridgend?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Bridgend is 391 miles. The road distance is 379.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Bridgend without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 8h 17m and costs £120 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Kilmarnock to Bridgend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Bridgend bus from?

Kilmarnock to Bridgend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Bridgend train from?

Kilmarnock to Bridgend train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.

Train, bus or fly from Kilmarnock to Bridgend?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Bridgend is to train via Carlisle which takes 8h 17m and costs £120 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 12h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £170 and takes 10h 9m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Bridgend bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Bridgend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Bridgend train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Bridgend train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Bridgend?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Bridgend is 380 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Kilmarnock to Bridgend.

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

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Kilmarnock to Bridgend - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain
8h 17m
£124–266
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Sarn Odeonbus 112
12h 5m
£64–128
Drive 377.6 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Bridgendcar 377.6 mi
7h 33m
£92–133
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
5h 35m
£66–172
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
11h 57m
£270–398
Fly Glasgow Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane GLA - CWL
10h 9m
£100–166
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
6h 20m
£75–184
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
6h 43m
£106–221
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain
7h 14m
£140–334

Kilmarnock to Bridgend by train

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Distance: 388.9 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Bridgend via Carlisle and Crewe in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Sarn Odeon via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street, and Lordswood Road in around 12h 5m.

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