The average train between Liverpool and Kilmarnock takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Preston station and Glasgow Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Liverpool to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
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The distance between Liverpool and Kilmarnock is 263.6 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Kilmarnock via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 50m.