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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    7h 11m
    £76–197

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Asda to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    9h 54m
    £43–69

  3. Drive  297.9 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Kilmarnockcar car 297.9 mi
    5h 25m
    £74–107

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    4h 59m
    £54–136

  5. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    8h 24m
    £110–191

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    10h 15m
    £64–100

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 15m
    £60–147

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    5h 22m
    £76–173

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    6h 25m
    £84–202

  10. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    5h 40m
    £132–405

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    6h 12m
    £127–406

Leicester to Kilmarnock by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Kilmarnock via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Carlisle in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station via M&S, Asda, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 54m.

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