The average train between Kilmarnock and Nottingham takes 7h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Nottingham. 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 every 4 hours between Kilmarnock and Nottingham. 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 Nottingham at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Nottingham station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
Kilmarnock to Nottingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Nottingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Nottingham train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Nottingham is 366.7 km. The road distance is 472 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Nottingham via Carlisle and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 57m.