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Nottingham to Kilmarnock trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nottingham and Kilmarnock takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. 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.

7h 10m
Duration
297 mi
Distance
£117
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
7h 1m
£89–177

Nottingham to Kilmarnock train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Nottingham and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCaledonian SleeperScotRail10h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 1m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 4m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 4m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 4m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLumoScotRail6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 4m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 4m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLumoScotRail6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 4m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 4m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLumoScotRail6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 4m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 4m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLumoScotRail6h 49m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nottingham to Kilmarnock? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Nottingham to Kilmarnock.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 297 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

You can take a train from Nottingham to Kilmarnock via Crewe and Carlisle in around 7h 1m.

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