The average train between Perth and Kilmarnock takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Perth 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 Perth and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Perth to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
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The distance between Perth and Kilmarnock is 109.4 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 38m.