The average train between Lanark and Kilmarnock takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Lanark to Kilmarnock. 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 Lanark and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lanark is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Lanark to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Lanark station.
Lanark to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your Lanark to Kilmarnock train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Lanark and Kilmarnock is 45.6 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a train from Lanark to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central in around 2h 6m.