The average train between Kilmarnock and Bournemouth takes 8h 46m and the fastest train takes 7h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Bournemouth. 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 Kilmarnock and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kilmarnock to Bournemouth? 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 Kilmarnock to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
Kilmarnock to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Kilmarnock to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
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The distance between Kilmarnock and Bournemouth is 571.1 km. The road distance is 684 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Bournemouth via Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 35m.