The average train between Kilmarnock and Stoke-on-Trent takes 6h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Stoke-on-Trent. 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 every 4 hours between Kilmarnock and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
Kilmarnock to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Stoke-on-Trent is 326.4 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Stoke-on-Trent via Carlisle and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 8m.