The average train between Kilmarnock and Tarbet takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Tarbet. 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 5 times a day between Kilmarnock and Tarbet. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Tarbet at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Tarbet. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Tarbet station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Kilmarnock to Tarbet train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Tarbet train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Arrochar & Tarbet station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Tarbet train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Tarbet is 67.2 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Arrochar & Tarbet via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 3h 18m.