The average train between Kilmarnock and Southampton takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Southampton. 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Southampton station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Kilmarnock to Southampton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Kilmarnock to Southampton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Southampton train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Southampton is 562.3 km. The road distance is 809 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Southampton Central via Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 46m.