The average train between Kilmarnock and Penrith takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Penrith. 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 Penrith. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Penrith at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Penrith station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Kilmarnock to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Penrith train tickets online with ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Penrith is 152.5 km. The road distance is 174 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 1h 43m.