There are 5 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Leven by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X79 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus
- Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain
3h 22m£29–47Drive 81.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kilmarnock to Levencar 81.7 mi
1h 38m£21–30Train via Glasgow
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain
3h 24m£29–65Bus
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from North Approach Road to Bus Stationbus X24
3h 52m£24–35Train
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain
3h 56m£39–66
Kilmarnock to Leven by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Leven is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Leven is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Leven. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Viewforth Nursery via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Leven. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Leven via Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Leven is 101 miles. The road distance is 82.2 miles.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Leven without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 22m and costs £28 - £50.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Kilmarnock to Leven, including transfers.
Kilmarnock to Leven bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Leven train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Leven is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 24m and costs £29 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Leven, Scotland?
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Leven via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Viewforth Nursery via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and Bus Station in around 3h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Kilmarnock to Leven bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Leven train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Leven is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Kilmarnock to Leven.
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