Route from Kilmarnock to Swansea

The distance between Kilmarnock and Swansea is 423 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 18 minutes.

From: Kilmarnock, County: East Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Swansea, County: Swansea, Wales
423 mi , 7 h 18 min
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Route from Kilmarnock to Swansea on map



Driving directions from Kilmarnock to Swansea

423 mi 7 h 18 min
1.
Head north on Hill Street
348 ft
2.
Turn right onto Witch Road (A735)
900 ft
3.
Continue onto Dean Lane (A735)
721 ft
4.
Turn right onto High Street (A735)
1092 ft
5.
Continue slightly left onto Green Street (A735)
382 ft
6.
Keep right onto Green Street (A735)
211 ft
7.
Continue onto Sturrock Street (A735)
1166 ft
8.
Keep left onto Sturrock Street (A735)
139 ft
9.
Turn left onto Old Mill Road (A735)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Welbeck Street (A735)
837 ft
11.
Enter Victoria Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queen's Drive (A735)
111 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Queen's Drive (A735)
814 ft
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Queen's Drive (A735)
42 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Queen's Drive (A735)
0.4 mi
15.
Enter Bellfield Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A76
536 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
1.7 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A76
208 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
0.7 mi
19.
Enter Crossroads Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A76
150 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
4.7 mi
21.
Turn left onto High Street (B743)
537 ft
22.
Continue onto Loan (B743)
346 ft
23.
Continue onto Sorn Road (B743)
4.2 mi
24.
Make a slight left onto B743
7 mi
25.
Turn left onto A70
12.3 mi
26.
Turn right onto A70
1.9 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A70
27 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
1101 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M74
498 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto M74
7.6 mi
31.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
32.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
33.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
34.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
35.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
37.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
39.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
43.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
47.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
276 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
444 ft
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
118 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.3 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
121 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.4 mi
58.
Turn right onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.5 mi
59.
Make a slight left
75 ft
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
27 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout
73 ft
62.
Continue onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
788 ft
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
220 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
3.6 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A465
114 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
639 ft
67.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
245 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
0.3 mi
69.
Turn left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
70.
Keep left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
71.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
213 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
5.9 mi
73.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
152 ft
74.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
3 mi
75.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
314 ft
76.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
8.2 mi
77.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
78.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
79.
Merge right onto Fabian Way (A483)
1.2 mi
80.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.6 mi
81.
Continue onto Quay Parade (A483)
440 ft
82.
Turn right onto New Cut Road (A483)
288 ft
83.
Keep left onto New Cut Road (A483)
72 ft
84.
Make a slight left onto Parc Tawe Link Road
1090 ft
85.
Turn left onto The Strand
611 ft
86.
Turn right onto Welcome Lane
567 ft
87.
Turn left onto The Kingsway
58 ft
88.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Kilmarnock to Swansea?

Well, using petrol, it's £73.8. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £36.9 for the trip (£73.8 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £24.6 each (£73.8 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £18.45 each (£73.8 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 51.3 liters of fuel. And that's where the £73.8 comes from for the trip from Kilmarnock to Swansea.

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Kilmarnock to Swansea.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 51.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 25.6 £ (51.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 17.07 £ (51.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.8 £ (51.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kilmarnock to Swansea

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Kilmarnock to Swansea covers 393.67 miles and necessitates 7 hours and 22 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Kilmarnock to Swansea by car?

The cheapest route from Kilmarnock to Swansea is the second suggested route (394mi, 7h 22min) and costs 68.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Kilmarnock to Swansea is the first suggested route (423mi, 7h 18min) and costs 73.8 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Kilmarnock to Swansea?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 423mi (distance from Kilmarnock to Swansea) and its duration is 7h 18min. The slowest route is 394mi, and its duration is 7h 22min.

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Where is Kilmarnock located?

Kilmarnock is located in East Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 51 meters above sea level. Kilmarnock has coordinates 55.6147190o,-4.4987920o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kilmarnock from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Swansea?

Swansea is located in Swansea county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Swansea has coordinates 51.6214400o,-3.9436460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Swansea from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.