The average train between Southampton and Kilmarnock takes 10h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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 5 times a day between Southampton and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 10h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
Southampton to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your Southampton to Kilmarnock train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Southampton and Kilmarnock is 562.3 km. The road distance is 688 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Kilmarnock via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 9h 9m.