The average train between Leicester and Kilmarnock takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 5 times a day between Leicester and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 24m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester to Kilmarnock? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Nuneaton station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Crewe station and Carlisle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Leicester to Kilmarnock train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Nuneaton station.
Leicester to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
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The distance between Leicester and Kilmarnock is 396.6 km. The road distance is 479 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Kilmarnock via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Carlisle in around 7h 11m.