The average train between Kilmarnock and Darlington takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Darlington. 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 Darlington. 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 Darlington at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kilmarnock to Darlington? 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 Darlington. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Darlington station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Kilmarnock to Darlington train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Darlington train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Darlington train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Darlington is 223.1 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Darlington via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 17m.