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Compare coach and train for Kilmarnock to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £114.
Distance: 225 km
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4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen
Trains from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £114 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14
Distance 225 km |
Average train duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £114 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 21m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 19:46 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14
FAQs: Kilmarnock to Aberdeen train
FAQs: Travel by train from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen 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 Kilmarnock to Aberdeen.

Booking trains from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen.
The train distance from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen is 225 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £114, while the average price tends to be around £114.
The train journey from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen covers a distance of 225 km and takes approximately 4h 21m. Trains run 3 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen is by coach, costing approximately £14.
The train station in Kilmarnock that goes to Aberdeen is Kilmarnock station (KMK), and it arrives at Aberdeen station (ABD).
The first train from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen leaves at 5:30.
The last train from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen departs at 19:46.
Trains from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen run approximately 3 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen.
There is no night train service from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen.
To get from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
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Important Stations and Airports in Kilmarnock and Aberdeen
Kilmarnock
Aberdeen
The major train station for departures in Kilmarnock is Kilmarnock. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kilmarnock for your trip from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 23:35 Saturday 06:30 - 23:35 Sunday 10:15 - 23:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Level to platforms 1,2&3 underpass with lifts connecting platform 4. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 6
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Kilmarnock
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park, accessed via Langlands Brae
The major train station for arrivals in Aberdeen is Aberdeen. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aberdeen for your journey to Aberdeen from Kilmarnock.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
7Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via College Street.
Dining
- The Silver Darling
- Moonfish Cafe
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- £0.30
Hotel
- Residence Inn Aberdeen
- Hilton Aberdeen TECA
- Jurys Inn Aberdeen
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main concourse
Bike Parking
- 80 places, covered
Car Rental
- Enterprise
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main concourse
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
Public transport options for Aberdeen
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: ScotRail services
- National Rail services
Most popular train connections from Kilmarnock
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