Cardiff to Kilmarnock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

290.4 miles 467.4 km · straight line
394.8 miles actual route 635.3 km · driving distance
7h 28min estimated drive time
£60 - £74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
350° N bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Kilmarnock?

The distance from Cardiff to Kilmarnock is 290.4 miles (467.4 km) as the crow flies. Kilmarnock is located N of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 394.8 miles, taking about 7h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cardiff and Kilmarnock. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cardiff to Kilmarnock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 28min £60 - £74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 58min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 6min $47–$138* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
Kilmarnock
55.61°N, 4.50°W
Europe/London
39m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM