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 £55 - £230 and takes 13h.

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 11m and costs £60 - £160.

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 Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

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 28m.

How far is it from Swindon to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Swindon and Kilmarnock is 373 miles. The road distance is 362.5 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 28m and costs £140 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m 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 FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus 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 28m and costs £140 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £230 and takes 13h.

Where does the Swindon to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Swindon to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Green Line Coach Station.

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 17m 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 573+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

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

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Train
best
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 28m
£143–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk044
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
13h
£56–224
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 33m
£105–231
Drive 360.4 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Kilmarnockcar 360.4 mi
6h 17m
£89–129
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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 11m
£60–160
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 Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 34m
£64–168
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 18m
£117–391
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 57m
£99–246
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
6h 1m
£93–252
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 30m
£100–207
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 Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
6h 53m
£105–215

Swindon to Kilmarnock by train

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8h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 371.3 mi
Duration: 8h 28m

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Kilmarnock Bus Station via London Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h.

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