The average train between Hamilton and Kilmarnock takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Hamilton 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 Hamilton and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central Low Level and take an average of 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Hamilton to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.
Hamilton to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your Hamilton to Kilmarnock train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Hamilton and Kilmarnock is 33.7 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Hamilton Central to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 1h 47m.
