The average train between Kilmarnock and York takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is at least one train per day from Kilmarnock to York. 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 once daily between Kilmarnock and York. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 7:53 PM which arrives into York at 12:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Bath Street and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 19m • 1 change

4h 16m • 1 change

4h 18m • 1 change

4h 17m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to York. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at York station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Kilmarnock to York train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Kilmarnock to York train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at York station.
Book your Kilmarnock to York train tickets online with ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Kilmarnock and York is 285.8 km. The road distance is 437 km.
You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to York via Bath Street, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 19m.