The average train between Edinburgh and Kilmarnock (Station) takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Kilmarnock (Station). 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 Edinburgh and Kilmarnock (Station). The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock (Station) at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Kilmarnock (Station). However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Kilmarnock (Station) station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Edinburgh to Kilmarnock (Station) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Kilmarnock (Station) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your Edinburgh to Kilmarnock (Station) train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Edinburgh and Kilmarnock (Station) is 89.8 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central in around 2h 45m.