The average bus between Leeds and Kilmarnock takes 7h 16m and the fastest bus takes 7h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leeds to Kilmarnock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Leeds and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 2:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Leeds is at 3:20 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Leeds to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Leeds to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Leeds and Kilmarnock is 276.7 km. The road distance is 457 km.
National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 6h 10m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.