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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Kilmarnock is to bus via Leeds City Bus Station which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Kilmarnock via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Leeds to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Leeds and Kilmarnock is 301 miles. The road distance is 203.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £120 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Leeds to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Kilmarnock bus from?

Leeds to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Kilmarnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Leeds to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Leeds to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £120 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Leeds to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Leeds to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Leeds to Kilmarnock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leeds to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Kilmarnock is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Leeds to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 518+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Leeds to Kilmarnock - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
5h 30m
£121–347
Bus via Leeds City Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
7h 37m
£26–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
7h 7m
£27–44
Drive 202.5 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Kilmarnockcar 202.5 mi
4h 7m
£50–72
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 56m
£56–127
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 31m
£41–77
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 33m
£67–185
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, 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 Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 53m
£89–282
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
6h 31m
£95–285

Leeds to Kilmarnock by train and foot

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5h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 298.8 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 6h 10m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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