The average train between Dundee and Kilmarnock takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Dundee 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 Dundee and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Dundee to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
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The distance between Dundee and Kilmarnock is 134.2 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 3h 7m.