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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Kilmarnock is to bus via Carlisle which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 7m.

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 8m 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 Station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 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 Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Leeds to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Leeds and Kilmarnock is 204 miles. The road distance is 204.7 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 31m and costs £35 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Kilmarnock train from?

Leeds to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, 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 31m and costs £35 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus via Carlisle, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Leeds to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Leeds to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Leeds to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Leeds to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Kilmarnock is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m 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 512+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Leeds to Kilmarnock 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 CarlisleLeeds - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to KilmarnockCarlisle - Glasgow Central
5h 31m
£37–98
Bus via Carlisle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston HotelUkn31
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus StationUkn31
6h 7m
£20–38
Drive 203.6 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Kilmarnock203.6 mi
4h 8m
£50–72
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LBA - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
5h 44m
£66–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
7h 11m
£21–60
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
6h 27m
£74–171
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
5h 48m
£72–225
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
6h 10m
£78–234

Leeds to Kilmarnock by train

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5h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 202.6 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Kilmarnock via Carlisle in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 7m.

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