What is the cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Leith?

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Leith is to train and bus which costs £21 - £85 and takes 6h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnsley to Leith?

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Leith is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Leith?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Leith. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Leith?

The distance between Barnsley and Leith is 258 miles. The road distance is 214.7 miles.

How do I travel from Barnsley to Leith without a car?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Leith without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £45 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Barnsley to Leith?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Barnsley to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Leith bus from?

Barnsley to Leith bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Leith train from?

Barnsley to Leith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Leith?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Leith is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £70 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Barnsley to Leith bus arrive?

Barnsley to Leith bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Leith train arrive?

Barnsley to Leith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Leith is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Barnsley to Leith.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnsley to Leith?

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Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 2478+ hotels available in Leith.

Barnsley to Leith - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Barnsley to Leith by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to LeedsSheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 38m
£46–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
6h 13m
£18–69
Drive 213.4 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Leith213.4 mi
4h 7m
£54–77
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
6h 30m
£78–211
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnsley to LeedsSheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
6h 54m
£22–85
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 12m
£68–194
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 46m
£73–259
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Luton
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
6h 35m
£90–303

Barnsley to Leith by train

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4h 38mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 256.1 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Leith, Scotland?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Edinburgh Waverley via Leeds in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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