The average train between Kilmarnock and Bournemouth takes 12h 27m and the fastest train takes 9h 15m. The train service runs several times per day 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 5 times a day between Kilmarnock and Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth at 2:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 12h 27m. 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 Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
Kilmarnock to Bournemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock 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 Cross Country.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Bournemouth is 571.1 km. The road distance is 734 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Bournemouth via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 29m.