Portsmouth to Kilmarnock Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Kilmarnock takes 8h 39m and the fastest train takes 7h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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.

8h 39m
Duration: 497 mi
Distance: £184
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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8h 2m

£128–282

Portsmouth to Kilmarnock train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

8:21 AM → 3:51 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 4:51 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 5:52 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
11:19 AM → 6:50 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:14 AM → 12:51 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
6:19 AM → 1:54 PM
7h 35m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 2:51 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 3:51 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:37 AM → 4:48 PM
9h 11m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 5:49 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 6:49 PM
8h 58m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:13 AM → 12:51 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 1:54 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 2:52 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 3:51 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:13 AM → 12:51 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 1:54 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 2:52 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 3:51 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:13 AM → 12:51 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 1:54 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 2:52 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 3:51 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:13 AM → 12:51 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 1:54 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 2:52 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 3:51 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Kilmarnock via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 2m.

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