The average train between Kilmarnock and Gateshead takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Gateshead. 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 every 4 hours between Kilmarnock and Gateshead. 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 Gateshead at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Gateshead station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Kilmarnock to Gateshead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Gateshead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Gateshead train tickets online with ScotRail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Gateshead is 197 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Newcastle via Carlisle in around 3h 31m.