Rome2Rio

How to get fromSwansea to Kilmarnockby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Kilmarnock

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Swansea to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    8h 47m
    £135–279

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 14m
    £55–115

  3. Drive 370.3 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Kilmarnockcar car 370.3 mi
    7h 15m
    £90–130

  4. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    6h 50m
    £70–187

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    9h 36m
    £134–287

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow Centraltrain train Cardiff Central - Glasgow Central
    12h 9m
    £263–379

  7. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 7m
    £73–194

  8. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    7h 5m
    £120–241

  9. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 22m
    £124–248

  10. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 6m
    £171–399

Swansea to Kilmarnock by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Swansea to Kilmarnock.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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 Bus Station Stand B to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 14m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers