The average train between Sheffield and Kilmarnock takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Central and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Warrington Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Sheffield to Kilmarnock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Kilmarnock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Sheffield to Kilmarnock train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sheffield and Kilmarnock is 315.7 km. The road distance is 483 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Kilmarnock via Warrington Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 4m.