The average train between Shotts and Kilmarnock takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Shotts 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 Shotts and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shotts is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shotts to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Shotts station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Shotts to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Shotts station.
Shotts to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
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The distance between Shotts and Kilmarnock is 48.9 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a train from Shotts to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central in around 1h 52m.