What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Leeds?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Leeds is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Leeds?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Leeds is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Leeds?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Leeds station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Leeds City Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Leeds?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Leeds via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Ayr to Leeds?

The distance between Ayr and Leeds is 318 miles. The road distance is 202.6 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Leeds without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £140 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Leeds?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Ayr to Leeds, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Leeds bus from?

Ayr to Leeds bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Leeds train from?

Ayr to Leeds train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Leeds?

The best way to get from Ayr to Leeds is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Ayr to Leeds bus arrive?

Ayr to Leeds bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Leeds train arrive?

Ayr to Leeds train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Leeds?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Leeds is 203 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Ayr to Leeds.

How do I get a train ticket from Ayr to Leeds?

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Ayr to Leeds - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ayr to Leeds by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain
6h 2m
£148–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
6h 52m
£25–43
Drive 201.4 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Leedscar 201.4 mi
4h 4m
£50–73
Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
6h 7m
£80–162
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
7h 9m
£74–145
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
8h 27m
£28–128
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
6h 52m
£85–187
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain
6h 24m
£101–204

Ayr to Leeds by train and foot

91Weekly Services

6h 2mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 315.8 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Leeds, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Leeds via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 52m.

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