The average train between Dunfermline and Kilmarnock takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 9:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Dunfermline to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunfermline Town station.
Dunfermline to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your Dunfermline to Kilmarnock train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Dunfermline and Kilmarnock is 82.5 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Kilmarnock via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 53m.