What is the cheapest way to get from Cumnock to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Cumnock to Leicester is to bus via M&S which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cumnock to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Cumnock to Leicester is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cumnock and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumnock station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Cumnock Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Cumnock and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Cumnock to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Auchinleck and arriving at Leicester via Carlisle, Crewe and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Cumnock to Leicester?

The distance between Cumnock and Leicester is 300 miles. The road distance is 284.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cumnock to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Cumnock to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £70 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Cumnock to Leicester?

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Cumnock to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumnock to Leicester bus from?

Cumnock to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cumnock to Leicester train from?

Cumnock to Leicester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Auchinleck station.

Train or bus from Cumnock to Leicester?

The best way to get from Cumnock to Leicester is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £70 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 12h 11m.

Where does the Cumnock to Leicester bus arrive?

Cumnock to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cumnock to Leicester train arrive?

Cumnock to Leicester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Cumnock to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumnock to Leicester is 285 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Cumnock to Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 988+ hotels available in Leicester.

Cumnock to Leicester - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Cumnock to Leicester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
7h 27m
£74–212
Bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus Uk010
12h 45m
£49–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
12h 11m
£78–188
Drive 283.2 mi
1. Drive from Cumnock to Leicestercar 283.2 mi
5h 6m
£70–101
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
6h 16m
£67–153
Train via Chesterfield
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Chesterfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain
8h 44m
£118–213
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
6h 33m
£89–217
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
7h 5m
£137–427
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
7h 32m
£85–203
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
8h 5m
£100–237
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
5. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
7h 49m
£97–257
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
8h 15m
£115–239

Cumnock to Leicester by bus and train

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Distance: 297.9 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Cumnock, Scotland and Leicester, England?

You can take a bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Leicester via Well Road, Auchinleck, Carlisle, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £65–170 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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