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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Leith is to bus via Leeds which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Leith is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs £35 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Bristol to Leith?

The distance between Bristol and Leith is 334 miles. The road distance is 371.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Leith without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £220 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Bristol to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Leith bus from?

Bristol to Leith bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Leith train from?

Bristol to Leith train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Leith?

The best way to get from Bristol to Leith is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £220 - £320 and takes 6h 37m, you could also bus via Leeds, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Bristol to Leith bus arrive?

Bristol to Leith bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Bristol to Leith train arrive?

Bristol to Leith train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Leith is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Bristol to Leith.

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

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

Book your Bristol to Leith bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 1677+ hotels available in Leith.

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

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

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

Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3h 33m
£36–93
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 37m
£220–320
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
10h 5m
£39–68
Drive 369.2 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Leithcar 369.2 mi
6h 25m
£90–130
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 12m
£48–123
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 39m
£83–158
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
5h 34m
£120–267
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 4m
£127–350
Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 41m
£52–172
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Wolverhamptontrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 37m
£154–246
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
11h 35m
£77–191

Bristol to Leith by train

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Distance: 332.4 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

easyJet and Ryanair fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £220–320 and the journey takes 6h 37m.

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