The average train between Kilmarnock and East Kilbride takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to East Kilbride. 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 East Kilbride. 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 East Kilbride at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at East Kilbride station via Pollokshaws West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Kilmarnock to East Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to East Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at East Kilbride station.
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The distance between Kilmarnock and East Kilbride is 26.2 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to East Kilbride via Pollokshaws West in around 1h 23m.