The average train between Kilmarnock and Inverness takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Inverness. 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 5 times a day between Kilmarnock and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 5:59 PM which arrives into Inverness at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Inverness station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Kilmarnock to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Kilmarnock to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
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The distance between Kilmarnock and Inverness is 208.3 km. The road distance is 326 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 17m.