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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Leith is to bus which costs £50 - £240 and takes 12h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Leith is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs £35 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Leith?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Leith. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Reading, Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Leith?

The distance between Bournemouth and Leith is 507 miles. The road distance is 431.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Leith without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 56m and costs £160 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Bournemouth to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Leith bus from?

Bournemouth to Leith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Leith train from?

Bournemouth to Leith train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train, bus or fly from Bournemouth to Leith?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Leith is to train via London which takes 6h 56m and costs £160 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £240 and takes 12h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £35 - £250 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Leith bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Leith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Leith train arrive?

Bournemouth to Leith train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Leith is 431 miles. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Bournemouth to Leith.

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

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Bournemouth to Leith - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Bournemouth to Leith by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 56m
£168–282
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
3h 49m
£37–242
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
12h 55m
£53–232
Drive 429 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Leithcar 429 mi
7h 52m
£107–154
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
4h 14m
£103–240
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 58m
£192–347
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
13h 50m
£91–223
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 7m
£88–272
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 28m
£71–225
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
5h 38m
£89–229
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
6h 34m
£78–184

Bournemouth to Leith by train and subway

131Weekly Services

6h 56mAverage Duration

£168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 503.9 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Edinburgh Waverley via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 55m.

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