Train Preston to Kilmarnock from £81 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Kilmarnock takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

3h 45m
Duration: 214 mi
Distance: £81
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 35m

£53–135

Preston to Kilmarnock train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:15 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:52 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:15 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 10:53 AM
4h 8m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 11:52 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:19 AM → 1:48 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 2:49 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 3:48 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 4:48 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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