First train | 4:22 am | |
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Last train | 10:53 pm | |
Departure station | Kilmarnock | |
Arrival station | Manchester | |
Journey time | From 4h 0m | |
Distance | 173 miles (278 km) | |
Frequency | 104 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From $27.90 | |
Train operators | TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Lumo |
Looking to travel from Kilmarnock to Manchester by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 33 minutes to travel from Kilmarnock to Manchester by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours though. You'll usually find 104 trains per day running along the 278 km route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Manchester, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route.
Plan your trip ahead of time and book early if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Tickets from Kilmarnock to Manchester start from $27.90 when you book in advance, so start a search in our Journey Planner to view the latest prices.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Manchester by train, including our train schedule where you can view first and last train times.
The average journey time by train between Kilmarnock and Manchester is 5 hours and 33 minutes, with around 104 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Kilmarnock to Manchester is 4 hours and 0 minutes.
Train tickets from Kilmarnock to Manchester can start from as little as $27.90 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book.
No, there are no direct train services from Kilmarnock to Manchester. Travelling from Kilmarnock to Manchester by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Kilmarnock to Manchester leaves at 04:22. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Kilmarnock to Manchester leaves at 22:53. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Kilmarnock to Manchester cover a distance of around 173 miles (278 km) during the journey.
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