The average train between Kilmarnock and Basingstoke takes 11h 28m and the fastest train takes 8h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Basingstoke. 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 every 4 hours between Kilmarnock and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 1:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 11h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Basingstoke station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
Kilmarnock to Basingstoke train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Basingstoke train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Basingstoke train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Basingstoke is 533.6 km. The road distance is 638 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Basingstoke via Carlisle and Wolverhampton in around 8h 24m.