The average train between Methil and Kilmarnock takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Methil 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 Methil and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Methil is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Methil to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Methil station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Methil to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Leven station.
Methil to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your Methil to Kilmarnock train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Methil and Kilmarnock is 112.3 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a train from Leven to Kilmarnock via Haymarket and Glasgow Central in around 4h 16m.