The average train between Kilmarnock and Perth takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Perth. 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 Perth. 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 Perth at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Perth. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Perth station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Kilmarnock to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Perth train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Perth is 109.4 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Perth via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 28m.