The average train between Kilmarnock and Holytown takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Holytown. 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 Holytown. 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 Holytown at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Holytown. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Holytown station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Kilmarnock to Holytown train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Holytown train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Holytown station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Holytown train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Holytown is 40 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Holytown via Glasgow Central in around 1h 48m.