The average train between Kilmarnock and Whitby takes 9h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Whitby. 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 4 times a day between Kilmarnock and Whitby. 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 Whitby at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 9h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Whitby station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
Kilmarnock to Whitby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Whitby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Whitby station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Whitby train tickets online with ScotRail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Whitby is 276.9 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Whitby via Carlisle and Middlesbrough in around 7h 56m.