The average train between Kilmarnock and Dunfermline takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Dunfermline. 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 Dunfermline. 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 Dunfermline at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Dunfermline station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Kilmarnock to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunfermline Town station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Dunfermline train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Dunfermline is 82.5 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Dunfermline Town via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 3h 5m.