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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Leith is to fly which costs £35 - £100 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Leith is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Belfast to Leith?

The distance between Belfast and Leith is 147 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Leith without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 7h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Belfast to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Leith bus from?

Belfast to Leith bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Leith bus arrive?

Belfast to Leith bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Leith?

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Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 3044+ hotels available in Leith.

Belfast to Leith - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Belfast to Leith by plane, busferry, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2h 49m
£42–112
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3h 19m
£39–97
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
7h 13m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Leithcar
5h 3m
£60–273
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 15m
£48–167
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 45m
£44–142
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
7h 33m
Bus and ferry, bus via Edinburgh - Regent Road
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Regent Roadbus Uk090
8h 34m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 146.6 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Leith, Scotland?

Aer Lingus and easyJet fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 5 times a day.

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