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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 12h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Kilmarnock is to train and fly which takes 6h 25m and costs £75 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Millennium Point and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Kilmarnock via Crewe and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Swansea to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Swansea and Kilmarnock is 417 miles. The road distance is 372.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Swansea to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Kilmarnock bus from?

Swansea to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Kilmarnock train from?

Swansea to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Swansea to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 12h 17m.

Where does the Swansea to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Swansea to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Swansea to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Swansea to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Kilmarnock is 372 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Swansea to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 573+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Swansea to Kilmarnock - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Swansea to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
8h 47m
£120–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk084
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
12h 17m
£60–91
Drive 370.3 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Kilmarnockcar 370.3 mi
7h 15m
£92–132
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
6h 25m
£76–182
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Kingsway K14bus 202 / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Glasgow Central
12h 26m
£226–345
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
7h 39m
£93–231
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
7h 12m
£105–221

Swansea to Kilmarnock by train

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Distance: 414.3 mi
Duration: 8h 47m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Kilmarnock via Crewe and Carlisle in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Millennium Point and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 17m.

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