The average train between Kilmarnock and Durham takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Durham. 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 Durham. 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 Durham at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 54m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kilmarnock to Durham? 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 Durham. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Durham station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Kilmarnock to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Durham train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Kilmarnock and Durham is 207.3 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Durham via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 25m.