The average train between Lancaster and Kilmarnock takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster to Kilmarnock. 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 Lancaster and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Lancaster to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your Lancaster to Kilmarnock train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Lancaster and Kilmarnock is 205.1 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Lancaster to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central in around 3h 19m.