Manchester to Kilmarnock train

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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Kilmarnock

Showing times and prices for Dec 07

Cheapest

$42

Average

$73

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Kilmarnock is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

08:06AM4h48

Manchester

12:54PMKilmarnock

$421One-way

0 transfers

10:28AM4h30

Manchester

02:58PMKilmarnock

$1041One-way

0 transfers

Manchester to Kilmarnock train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, December 7

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Scotrail	10:28AM Manchester	4h30	02:58PM Kilmarnock	0 transfersDirect
Transpennine Express	08:06AM Manchester	4h48	12:54PM Kilmarnock	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Manchester to Kilmarnock

Showing times and prices for Dec 07

Fastest Journey

4 h 30 m

Average

4 h 39 m

Trains per day

Distance

278 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Manchester for Kilmarnock every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

10:28AM4h30

Manchester

02:58PMKilmarnock

$1041One-way

0 transfers

08:06AM4h48

Manchester

12:54PMKilmarnock

$421One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Kilmarnock

Trains from Manchester to Kilmarnock run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€19) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

172 miles (278 km)

Average train duration

4h 59m

Cheapest ticket price

$21 (€19)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 58m

First train

04:57

Last train

18:59

Price information

Train providers: TransPennine Express, ScotRail and Virgin Trains from Manchester to Kilmarnock trains

Buy your official TransPennine Express, ScotRail and Virgin Trains train tickets from Manchester to Kilmarnock from $21 (€19) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Manchester to Kilmarnock train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 5 h
Cheapest Price: $49

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

Train information from Manchester to Kilmarnock with ScotRail:

Average Duration: 5 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: $43

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Virgin Trains from Manchester to Kilmarnock train information:

Average Duration: 5 h 36 min
Cheapest Price: $21

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Train information from Manchester to Kilmarnock with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 3 h 58 min
Cheapest Price: $243
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Kilmarnock

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester to Kilmarnock easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Kilmarnock.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Kilmarnock can start from as little as $21 (€19) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Kilmarnock is $57 (€51); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Manchester to Kilmarnock is 3 h 58 min to travel the 172 mile (278 km) long trip, with around there are 5 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester to Kilmarnock leaves at 4: 57 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester to Kilmarnock leaves at 6: 59 PM.

There are 5 trains a day from Manchester to Kilmarnock which require at least one change with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Manchester to Kilmarnock, you can count on TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express for the best way to get you to Kilmarnock. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Manchester and Kilmarnock and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 6: 59 PM.

A trip to Kilmarnock from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 58 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Kilmarnock by train is May.

You have options as you can travel from Manchester to Kilmarnock 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.