The average train between Dumbarton and Kilmarnock takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumbarton is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Hyndland and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Hyndland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Dumbarton to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
Dumbarton to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
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The distance between Dumbarton and Kilmarnock is 37.3 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Kilmarnock via Hyndland, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 2m.