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There are 7 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Leeds by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to CarlisletrainGlasgow Central - Carlisle
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to LeedstrainCarlisle - Leeds / ...
    5h 29m
    £42–124

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationbusUkn31
    6h 30m
    £18–51

  3. Drive 203.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Leedscar203.2 mi
    4h 4m
    £50–72

  4. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)planeGLA - LBA
    5h 56m
    £64–140

  5. Bus via Church Street

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus183 / ...
    8h 4m
    £27–66

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeGLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
    6h 38m
    £74–175

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeGLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain
    6h 23m
    £70–197

Kilmarnock to Leeds by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Leeds, England?

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Leeds via Carlisle in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £14–45 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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