The average train between Kilmarnock and Port of Leith takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Port of Leith. 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 Port of Leith. 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 Port of Leith at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Port of Leith. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Port of Leith station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Kilmarnock to Port of Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Port of Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Port of Leith is 92.6 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Port of Leith via Glasgow Central, Haymarket, and Haymarket in around 3h 1m.