Train Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Castle from £36 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Kilmarnock and Edinburgh Castle takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is an hourly train service 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.

1h 46m
Duration: 72 mi
Distance: £36
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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2h 19m

£31–59

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 12:32 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.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

1:59 PM → 3:32 PM
1h 32m • 1 change
2:59 PM → 4:36 PM
1h 37m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 5:24 PM
1h 56m • 1 change
3:59 PM → 5:35 PM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:22 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 9:04 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:56 AM → 10:53 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 11:50 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 12:47 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 1:50 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
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