The average train between Kilmarnock and Edinburgh takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Kilmarnock to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Kilmarnock and Edinburgh is 89.6 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 6m.