The average train between Kilmarnock and Linlithgow takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Linlithgow. 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 Linlithgow. 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 Linlithgow at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Linlithgow station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Kilmarnock to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Linlithgow station.
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The distance between Kilmarnock and Linlithgow is 69.2 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Linlithgow via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 46m.