The average train between Kilmarnock and Shipley takes 6h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Shipley. 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 Shipley. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Shipley at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Shipley. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Shipley station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
Kilmarnock to Shipley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Shipley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Shipley station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Shipley train tickets online with ScotRail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Shipley is 264.2 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Shipley via Carlisle in around 5h 8m.