The average train between West Kilbride and Kilmarnock takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from West Kilbride 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 West Kilbride and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Kilbride is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from West Kilbride to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from West Kilbride station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
West Kilbride to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from West Kilbride station.
West Kilbride to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your West Kilbride to Kilmarnock train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between West Kilbride and Kilmarnock is 24.5 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from West Kilbride to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central in around 2h 10m.