The average train between York and Kilmarnock takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is at least one train per day from York 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 once daily between York and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 7m • 1 change

4h 49m • 1 change

4h 38m • 1 change

4h 39m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from York to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
York to Kilmarnock train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Kilmarnock train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your York to Kilmarnock train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between York and Kilmarnock is 285.8 km. The road distance is 437 km.
You can take a train from York to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and West Regent Lane in around 4h 12m.