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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Leeds is to bus via Manchester which costs £23 - £55 and takes 7h 57m.

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 and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

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 5h 48m.

How far is it from Ayr to Leeds?

The distance between Ayr and Leeds is 318 miles. The road distance is 203.2 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 5h 48m and costs £45 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m 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 5h 48m and costs £45 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 7h 57m.

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 Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds
5h 48m
£46–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station183 / ...
8h 9m
£20–63
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station
7h 57m
£24–53
Drive 202 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Leeds202 mi
4h 4m
£51–74
Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)GLA - LBA
5h 57m
£74–159
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to CarlisleGlasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to LeedsCarlisle - Leeds / ...
7h 10m
£40–105
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
6h 34m
£83–194
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leeds
6h 14m
£79–314

Ayr to Leeds by train and foot

103Weekly Services

5h 48mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 316.2 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 57m.

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