The average train between Giffnock and Kilmarnock takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is a train service every few hours from Giffnock 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 Giffnock and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Giffnock is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Giffnock to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Giffnock station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Giffnock to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Pollokshaws West station.
Giffnock to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
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The distance between Giffnock and Kilmarnock is 24.9 km. The road distance is 37 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Pollokshaws West to Kilmarnock hourly. Tickets cost £9–17 and the journey takes 43 min.