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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Leicester is to bus via Leeds which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Leicester is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 9m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and M&S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Leicester via Carlisle, Crewe and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Leicester?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Leicester is 312 miles. The road distance is 300.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £80 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Kilmarnock to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Leicester bus from?

Kilmarnock to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Leicester?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Leicester is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £80 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Leicester bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Leicester is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Kilmarnock to Leicester.

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

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Kilmarnock to Leicester - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Leicester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
6h 38m
£84–218
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Leicesterbus Uk001 / ...
10h 10m
£40–63
Drive 298.4 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Leicestercar 298.4 mi
5h 25m
£73–105
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
5h 9m
£43–120
Train via Chesterfield
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Chesterfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain
7h 55m
£124–219
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
11h 9m
£73–180
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock 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
5h 10m
£82–203
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
5h 53m
£48–128
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock 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
5h 23m
£135–410
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5h 54m
£77–201
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
6h 44m
£98–223

Kilmarnock to Leicester by train

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Distance: 309.9 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Leicester via Carlisle, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leicester, and M&S in around 10h 10m.

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