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Edinburgh to Kilmarnock trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Kilmarnock takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

1h 46m
Duration
71 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
2h 14m
£18–53

Edinburgh to Kilmarnock train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 71 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 14m.

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