The average train between Rochdale and Kilmarnock takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale 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 Rochdale and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Rochdale to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.
Rochdale to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Rochdale to Kilmarnock train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Rochdale and Kilmarnock is 268.1 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Kilmarnock via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 25m.