The average train between Portsmouth and Kilmarnock takes 8h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 30m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 5:17 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 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
Portsmouth to Kilmarnock train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Kilmarnock train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Portsmouth to Kilmarnock train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Kilmarnock is 581 km. The road distance is 800 km.
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.