The average train between Fort William and Kilmarnock takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 3 times a day between Fort William and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 24m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Fort William to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your Fort William to Kilmarnock train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper and ScotRail.
The distance between Fort William and Kilmarnock is 139.4 km. The road distance is 222 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street 3 times a day. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week.