The average train between Doncaster and Kilmarnock takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster 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 hourly between Doncaster and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Doncaster to Kilmarnock? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Doncaster to Kilmarnock train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Kilmarnock train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Doncaster to Kilmarnock train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Doncaster and Kilmarnock is 317.7 km. The road distance is 490 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to Kilmarnock via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central in around 5h 49m.