Crewe to Kilmarnock by train

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Overview: trains from Crewe to Kilmarnock

Find the key information for travelling by train from Crewe to Kilmarnock, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:57 View journey
Last train 20:09 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 43m View journey
Distance (km) 311
Trains / day 19 View all
Cheapest journey £104.41 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 10m
Train operators 6

Travelling from Crewe to Kilmarnock by train

Considering a train trip from Crewe to Kilmarnock? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Crewe to Kilmarnock

Getting from Crewe to Kilmarnock by rail typically costs £104.41, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Crewe to Kilmarnock daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Kilmarnock on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 19 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:57: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 19:11: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:57: departure of first train on weekends

  • 20:09: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 45 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long does the train from Crewe to Kilmarnock take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 43 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 311 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Crewe and Kilmarnock?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Additional information on train travel from Crewe to Kilmarnock

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Kilmarnock city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Crewe to Kilmarnock

Want to know more about your journey from Crewe to Kilmarnock? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Crewe and Kilmarnock spans 311 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.