Ipswich to Kilmarnock Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ipswich and Kilmarnock takes 9h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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.

9h 35m
Duration: 466 mi
Distance: £204
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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8h 37m

£155–254

Ipswich to Kilmarnock train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ipswich and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 9h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:00 PM → 7:51 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 9:57 PM
7h 57m • 3 changes
4:00 PM → 12:01 AM
Arrives next day
8h 1m • 3 changes
5:49 PM → 7:14 AM
Arrives next day
13h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:54 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 3:51 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:51 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:51 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:55 AM → 5:49 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
1:55 PM → 10:43 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
3:55 PM → 7:14 AM
Arrives next day
15h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:01 AM → 1:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:51 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:52 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:51 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:01 AM → 1:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:51 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:52 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:51 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:01 AM → 1:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:51 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:52 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:51 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:01 AM → 1:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:51 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:52 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:51 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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