The average train between Johnstone and Kilmarnock takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is an hourly train service from Johnstone 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 Johnstone and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Johnstone is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Johnstone to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Johnstone station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Johnstone to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Johnstone station.
Johnstone to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your Johnstone to Kilmarnock train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Johnstone and Kilmarnock is 24.2 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Johnstone to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central in around 1h 30m.