The average train between Nottingham and Kilmarnock takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 5 times a day between Nottingham and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
Nottingham to Kilmarnock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Kilmarnock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your Nottingham to Kilmarnock train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and ScotRail.
The distance between Nottingham and Kilmarnock is 366.7 km. The road distance is 472 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Kilmarnock via Manchester Piccadilly and Carlisle in around 7h 22m.