The average train between Grimsby and Kilmarnock takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Grimsby 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 Grimsby and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grimsby is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 10:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 18m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Grimsby to Kilmarnock? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Grimsby to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Grimsby station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Grimsby to Kilmarnock train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Grimsby Town station.
Grimsby to Kilmarnock train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your Grimsby to Kilmarnock train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Grimsby and Kilmarnock is 364.4 km. The road distance is 570 km.
You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Kilmarnock via Doncaster, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 47m.