The average train between Kilmarnock and Birmingham takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Birmingham. 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 every 4 hours between Kilmarnock and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Birmingham station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Kilmarnock to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Birmingham train tickets online with ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Birmingham is 387.1 km. The road distance is 455 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Birmingham New Street via Carlisle in around 5h 36m.