The average train between Kilmarnock and Grimsby takes 7h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Grimsby. 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 Grimsby. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Grimsby at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 46m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kilmarnock to Grimsby? 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 Grimsby. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Grimsby station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Kilmarnock to Grimsby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Kilmarnock to Grimsby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Grimsby Town station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Grimsby train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Grimsby is 364.4 km. The road distance is 570 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Grimsby Town via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Doncaster in around 7h 7m.