The average train between East Kilbride and Kilmarnock takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
East Kilbride to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from East Kilbride station.
East Kilbride to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your East Kilbride to Kilmarnock train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between East Kilbride and Kilmarnock is 26.2 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central in around 1h 48m.