The average train between Kilmarnock and York takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to York. 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 York. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:30 PM which arrives into York at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to York. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at York station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Kilmarnock to York train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to York train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at York station.
Book your Kilmarnock to York train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Kilmarnock and York is 285.8 km. The road distance is 440 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to York via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 30m.