The average train between Birmingham and Kilmarnock takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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 5 times a day between Birmingham and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Birmingham to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your Birmingham to Kilmarnock train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Birmingham and Kilmarnock is 387.1 km. The road distance is 455 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Kilmarnock via Carlisle in around 5h 40m.