The average train between Penrith and Kilmarnock takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 Penrith and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Penrith to Kilmarnock train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Kilmarnock train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your Penrith to Kilmarnock train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Penrith and Kilmarnock is 152.5 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central in around 2h 43m.