The average train between Bradford and Kilmarnock takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford 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 Bradford and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bradford is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Bradford to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bradford Interchange station.
Bradford to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Bradford to Kilmarnock train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bradford and Kilmarnock is 268.2 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Kilmarnock via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 5h 16m.