RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
ScotRail
Avanti West Coast

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Looking for the cheapest date to travel?

Within 7 days

Outbound from

Within 1 month

Outbound from

Within 3 months

Outbound from
Low prices found by our customers
Each fare is the lowest adult economy ticket fare found by our customers on Trainline. Fares booked further in advance than the dates displayed may be cheaper. Prices are updated daily, subject to change and indicative of price last update. Limited availability. Discount cards and coach journeys excluded, prices exclusive of booking fee.

Trains to Paisley from Kilmarnock

It takes an average of 1h 37m to travel from Kilmarnock to Paisley by train, over a distance of around 16 miles (26 km). There are normally 77 trains per day travelling from Kilmarnock to Paisley and tickets for this journey start from £9.20 when you book in advance.

First train

04:22

Last train

22:32

Departure stationKilmarnock
Arrival stationPaisley
Journey time

From 51m

Distance

16 miles (26 km)

Frequency

77 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Price

From £9.20

Train operators

ScotRail

What are the train times from Kilmarnock to Paisley?

Check out the next trains departing from Kilmarnock to Paisley for Tuesday 13th October 2026 using our handy timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
12:2713:461h 19m, 1 change
13:0314:091h 6m, 1 change
13:2814:451h 17m, 1 change
13:5915:091h 10m, 1 change
14:0415:151h 11m, 1 change
14:2815:491h 21m, 1 change
14:5916:091h 10m, 1 change
15:2816:471h 19m, 1 change
15:5917:011h 2m, 1 change
16:0417:181h 14m, 1 change

Plan your journey from Kilmarnock to Paisley

Considering a trip to Paisley and need more information on how to take the train from Kilmarnock to Paisley? Start your search with us today!

Usually, the train from Kilmarnock to Paisley takes around 1 hour 37 minutes. Every day, there are around 77 trains running on this popular route.

There will be 1 change on your journey from Kilmarnock to Paisley, as there are no direct trains.

ScotRail trains run on this route.

From Kilmarnock to Paisley, tickets start from just £9.20. Booking tickets in advance can be cheaper than buying on the day of travel.

Use our Journey Planner to pick the dates and times you want to travel, and we’ll give you all the options.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Kilmarnock to Paisley?

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

How do you travel to Paisley from Kilmarnock?

To get to Paisley from Kilmarnock, why not take the train? With 77 trains per day and an average journey time of 1 hour and 37 minutes, taking the train is a great way to travel. See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

How long does it take to get from Kilmarnock to Paisley by train?

On average, it takes around 1 hour and 37 minutes to travel from Kilmarnock to Paisley by train, although you can get there in 51 minutes on the fastest services. With 77 trains per day running on this route, journey times may vary, so check our Journey Planner for more information.

How much is the train ticket from Kilmarnock to Paisley?

The price of a train ticket from Kilmarnock to Paisley can start from as little as £9.20, depending on the time of day, route and class you book. Train tickets may also be cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day.

How fast can trains travel from Kilmarnock to Paisley?

The fastest time a train can travel the 16 miles (26 km) from Kilmarnock to Paisley is 51 minutes.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Kilmarnock to Paisley?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Book in advance

Train tickets from Kilmarnock to Paisley start at £9.20§ one way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. UK train companies usually release Advance tickets up to 12 weeks ahead of time, and these can be cheaper than tickets bought on the day of travel.

2. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

3. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

4. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

5. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

6. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Kilmarnock to Paisley is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.