The average train between Derby and Kilmarnock takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Derby and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Derby to Kilmarnock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Kilmarnock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your Derby to Kilmarnock train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Derby and Kilmarnock is 357.5 km. The road distance is 453 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Kilmarnock via Crewe and Carlisle in around 6h 40m.