The average train between Kilmarnock and Bournemouth takes 8h 51m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Bournemouth. 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 Kilmarnock and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
Kilmarnock to Bournemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Kilmarnock to Bournemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Bournemouth train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Bournemouth is 571.1 km. The road distance is 856 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Bournemouth via Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 33m.