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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Ayr is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Ayr?

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

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Leeds to Ayr?

The distance between Leeds and Ayr is 318 miles. The road distance is 202.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £150 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Leeds to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Ayr bus from?

Leeds to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Leeds to Ayr?

The best way to get from Leeds to Ayr is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Leeds to Ayr bus arrive?

Leeds to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Leeds to Ayr train arrive?

Leeds to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Ayr is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Leeds to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 515+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Leeds to Ayr 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 Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5h 28m
£158–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
6h 6m
£24–41
Drive 201.3 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Ayrcar 201.3 mi
4h 7m
£50–73
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 42m
£80–163
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 33m
£76–143
Bus via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
7h 31m
£29–126
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 42m
£84–186
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 3m
£105–203

Leeds to Ayr by train and foot

96Weekly Services

5h 28mAverage Duration

£158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 315.8 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 6m.

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