Train Bournemouth to Kilmarnock from £242 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Kilmarnock takes 11h 19m and the fastest train takes 8h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to Kilmarnock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 19m
Duration: 456 mi
Distance: £242
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Stafford

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9h 42m

£195–322

Bournemouth to Kilmarnock train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Bournemouth and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 11h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, July 10, 2026

7:30 AM → 3:57 PM
8h 27m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 5:57 PM
8h 12m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 7:42 PM
8h 57m • 2 changes
3:45 PM → 7:51 AM
Arrives next day
16h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, July 11, 2026

7:45 AM → 3:57 PM
8h 12m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 5:57 PM
8h 12m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 7:45 PM
9h • 2 changes
6:45 PM → 2:54 PM
Arrives next day
20h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

12:40 PM → 8:55 PM
8h 15m • 2 changes
2:40 PM → 7:51 AM
Arrives next day
17h 11m • 2 changes
6:40 PM → 9:57 AM
Arrives next day
15h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 3:57 PM
8h 27m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 5:57 PM
8h 12m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 7:42 PM
8h 57m • 2 changes
3:45 PM → 7:51 AM
Arrives next day
16h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, July 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 3:57 PM
8h 27m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 5:57 PM
8h 12m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 7:42 PM
8h 57m • 2 changes
3:45 PM → 7:51 AM
Arrives next day
16h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 3:57 PM
8h 27m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 5:57 PM
8h 12m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 7:42 PM
8h 57m • 2 changes
3:45 PM → 7:51 AM
Arrives next day
16h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, July 16, 2026

7:30 AM → 3:57 PM
8h 27m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 5:57 PM
8h 12m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 7:42 PM
8h 57m • 2 changes

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