The average train between Leeds and Kilmarnock takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. The train 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Leeds and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Leeds to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your Leeds to Kilmarnock train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and ScotRail.
The distance between Leeds and Kilmarnock is 276.7 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Kilmarnock via Carlisle in around 5h 31m.