The average train between Kilmarnock and Penrith takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Penrith. 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 Penrith. 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 Penrith at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Penrith station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Kilmarnock to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Penrith train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Penrith is 152.5 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Central in around 2h 48m.