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 | 73 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From $61.43 | |
Train operators | TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Looking to travel from Kilmarnock to Manchester by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 28 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 73 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 $61.43 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.
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