The average train between Kilmarnock and Leith takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Leith. 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 Leith. 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 Leith at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Leith. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Leith station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Kilmarnock to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Leith train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Leith is 92 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central in around 2h 38m.