The average train between Kilmarnock and Hamilton takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Kilmarnock to Hamilton. 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 Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Hamilton station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Kilmarnock to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Hamilton Central station.
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The distance between Kilmarnock and Hamilton is 33.7 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Hamilton Central via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 1h 30m.