Newcastle upon Tyne to Kilmarnock by train

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Overview: trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kilmarnock

Find the key information for travelling by train from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 05:42 View journey
Last train 21:45 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 19m View journey
Distance (km) 196
Trains / day 40 View all
Cheapest journey £28.71 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 5m
Train operators 11

Taking the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kilmarnock

Ready to book a trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kilmarnock by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Newcastle upon Tyne and Kilmarnock

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £28.71, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Departure frequency and timetable from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kilmarnock

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kilmarnock:

  • 05:42 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 21:18 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 05:42 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 21:45 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 14 minutes from Newcastle upon Tyne toward Kilmarnock.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 40 trains serving this route each day.

How long is the train journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kilmarnock?

This journey covers a total of 196 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 19 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Newcastle upon Tyne and Kilmarnock?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Kilmarnock

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

The total distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Kilmarnock by train is 196 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.