What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Leek?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Leek is to bus which costs £24 - £75 and takes 8h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Leek?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Leek is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Leek?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Leek station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Leek?

The distance between Edinburgh and Leek is 271 miles. The road distance is 242.9 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Leek without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leek without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £30 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Leek?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Edinburgh to Leek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Leek bus from?

Edinburgh to Leek bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Leek?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leek is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £30 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £75 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Leek bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Leek bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Leek?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Leek is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Edinburgh to Leek.

Where can I stay near Leek?

There are 1468+ hotels available in Leek.

Edinburgh to Leek - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Leek 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 53m
£33–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgowbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
8h 13m
£24–75
Drive 241.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Leekcar 241.5 mi
4h 27m
£60–86
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Stationbus
6h 11m
£64–182
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 17m
£51–88
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 35m
£46–182
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
5h 38m
£40–130
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
6h 27m
£43–185
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Stationbus
7h 12m
£83–279

Edinburgh to Leek by train and bus

55Weekly Services

4h 53mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 269.5 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Leek, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–150 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 13m.

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