The average train between Kilmarnock and Clarkston takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Clarkston. 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 Clarkston. 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 Clarkston at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Clarkston. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Clarkston station via Pollokshaws West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Kilmarnock to Clarkston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Clarkston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Pollokshaws West station.
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The distance between Kilmarnock and Clarkston is 24.1 km. The road distance is 39 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Kilmarnock to Pollokshaws West hourly. Tickets cost £9–17 and the journey takes 39 min.