Train Manchester to Kilmarnock from £96 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Kilmarnock takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

5h 18m
Duration: 211 mi
Distance: £96
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 42m

£83–148

Manchester to Kilmarnock train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

11:21 AM → 3:57 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
1:21 PM → 5:57 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
3:21 PM → 7:42 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
8:22 PM → 7:51 AM
Arrives next day
11h 29m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:57 AM
5h • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 1:57 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:57 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:57 AM
5h • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 1:57 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:57 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:57 AM
5h • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 1:57 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:57 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 1:58 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:57 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:26 AM → 2:54 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
4:26 PM → 8:55 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
6:26 PM → 7:51 AM
Arrives next day
13h 25m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:54 AM → 9:57 AM
5h 3m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 1:57 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:57 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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