The cheapest and fastest trains from Wakefield to Kilmarnock
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
6 h 19 m
Average duration
6 h 19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wakefield to Kilmarnock is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wakefield to Kilmarnock will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
Of the 1 trains that leave Wakefield for Kilmarnock every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 6 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Wakefield to Kilmarnock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Kilmarnock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £69.
Distance: 288 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£74 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 25m Average total duration 12h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wakefield to Kilmarnock train times
The table below shows live departures for Wakefield to Kilmarnock trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:32 Wakefield | 6h19 | 14:51 Kilmarnock | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wakefield to Kilmarnock
Trains from Wakefield to Kilmarnock run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 09:55. The fastest train covers the 288 km distance in 5h 47m.
Distance 288 km |
Average train duration 5h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 47m |
First train 05:22 |
Last train 09:55 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Wakefield to Kilmarnock trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Wakefield and Kilmarnock from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wakefield to Kilmarnock train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wakefield to Kilmarnock by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kilmarnock, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Wakefield and Kilmarnock
- Car Park: Carpark is now open as of 29th August 2015
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for mobility impaired or elderly customers as the access to the platforms is via ramped subway.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: in the station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the station entrance.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Forecourt
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: A small number are accessible, therefore advance notification (via station) ensures they are available when required
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and in the Waiting Room on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 2. There is a 1st Class waiting room on platform 1. Open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:00. Saturday 05:00 - 20:30. Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop (W9) in the short-stay car park.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 23:35 Saturday 06:30 - 23:35 Sunday 10:15 - 23:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park, accessed via Langlands Brae
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