Train Edinburgh to Kilmarnock from £36 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Kilmarnock takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh 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.

1h 57m
Duration: 71 mi
Distance: £36
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...

2h 14m

£31–55

Edinburgh to Kilmarnock train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 1, 2026

9:31 AM → 11:20 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 11:52 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 12:51 PM
1h 36m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 1:54 PM
1h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 7:47 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:47 AM
2h • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 9:51 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 7:47 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:47 AM
2h • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 9:51 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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