Train Kilmarnock to Manchester from £97 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Kilmarnock and Manchester takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 45m
Duration: 211 mi
Distance: £97
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 20m

£80–146

Kilmarnock to Manchester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kilmarnock and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1:57 PM → 6:21 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
3:53 PM → 8:23 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
4:55 PM → 9:22 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
7:53 PM → 8:22 AM
Arrives next day
12h 29m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:53 AM → 12:21 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 2:21 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 4:21 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
1:57 PM → 6:21 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:53 AM → 12:21 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 2:21 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 4:21 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
1:57 PM → 6:21 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:53 AM → 12:21 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 2:21 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 4:21 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
1:57 PM → 6:21 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:21 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
9:57 AM → 2:21 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 4:21 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
1:56 PM → 6:21 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

3:52 PM → 8:20 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
10:43 PM → 8:22 AM
Arrives next day
9h 39m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:53 AM → 12:21 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 2:21 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 4:21 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
1:57 PM → 6:21 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
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