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How to get fromLeeds to Kilmarnockby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Leeds to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    5h 30m
    £152–230

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31 / ...
    5h 42m
    £24–40

  3. Drive 202.5 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Kilmarnockcar car 202.5 mi
    4h 7m
    £50–72

  4. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LBA - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    5h 40m
    £60–126

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 31m
    £83–154

  6. Bus via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591 / ...
    7h 7m
    £29–123

  7. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LBA - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 23m
    £63–177

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    5h 54m
    £99–197

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 31m
    £100–187

Leeds to Kilmarnock by train and foot

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£152Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Kilmarnock via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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