What is the cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Leith?

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Leith is to bus via Kilmarnock Bus Station which costs £8 - £23 and takes 2h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Leith?

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Leith is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Leith?

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

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Leith?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Leith is 71 miles. The road distance is 65.5 miles.

How do I travel from Kilmarnock to Leith without a car?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Leith without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h and costs £26 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Kilmarnock to Leith?

It takes approximately 2h to get from Kilmarnock to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Leith bus from?

Kilmarnock to Leith bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Church Street station.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Leith train from?

Kilmarnock to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Leith?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Leith is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h and costs £26 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £19 and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Leith bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Leith bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Leith train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Leith is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Kilmarnock to Leith.

How do I get a train ticket from Kilmarnock to Leith?

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Where can I stay near Leith?

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Kilmarnock to Leith - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Leith by train, bus, or car

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2h
£26–85
Bus via Kilmarnock Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
2h 27m
£8–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 to Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1bus megabus 900 / ...
2h 21m
£13–19
Drive 65.1 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Leithcar 65.1 mi
1h 26m
£16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 38m
£10–28

Kilmarnock to Leith by train and foot

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Distance: 71 mi
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Leith, Scotland?

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 in around 2h 21m.

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