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There are 8 ways to get from Leeds to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    5h 23m
    £99–203

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    5h 57m
    £37–53

  3. Drive  201.3 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Ayrcar car 201.3 mi
    4h 8m
    £50–72

  4. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LBA - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    5h 58m
    £76–168

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    6h 14m
    £73–126

  6. Bus via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    7h 22m
    £44–89

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    6h 36m
    £85–223

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    5h 46m
    £94–189

Leeds to Ayr by train and foot

Calendar111Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Leeds to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 315.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Leeds to Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 57m.

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