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How to get fromKilmarnock to Leithby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Leith by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    2h 5m
    £16–45

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2h 15m
    £13–23

  3. Drive  65.5 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Leithcar car 65.5 mi
    1h 26m
    £17–24

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2h 38m
    £19–45

  5. Bus via St Andrew's House

    1. Take the bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X79 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's Housebus bus Uk090
    2h 56m
    £13–19

Kilmarnock to Leith by train and foot

Calendar218Weekly Services
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 71 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Leith, Scotland?

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 15m.

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