The average train between Kilmarnock and Shotts takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Shotts. 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 Shotts. 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 Shotts at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Shotts station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Kilmarnock to Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Shotts station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Shotts train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Shotts is 48.9 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Shotts via Glasgow Central in around 1h 49m.