Train Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Castle from £35 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Kilmarnock and Edinburgh Castle takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Castle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 33m
Duration: 70 mi
Distance: £35
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 49m

£22–59

Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Castle train times

Trains run hourly between Kilmarnock and Edinburgh Castle. 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 Castle at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, June 20, 2026

9:57 PM → 12:43 AM
Arrives next day
2h 46m • 1 change
10:30 PM → 12:50 AM
Arrives next day
2h 20m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, June 21, 2026

8:56 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 1:54 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 3:53 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 22, 2026

5:22 AM → 7:52 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 23, 2026

5:22 AM → 7:52 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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