The average train between Kilmarnock and Liverpool takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Liverpool station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Kilmarnock to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Kilmarnock to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Liverpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Liverpool is 263.6 km. The road distance is 401 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Western hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 34m. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day.