The average train between Kilmarnock and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Newcastle upon Tyne is 195.8 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Newcastle via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 39m.