What is the cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Leith?

The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Leith is to bus which costs £23 - £65 and takes 9h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Leith?

The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Leith is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs £85 - £280.

Is there a direct train between ExCeL London and Leith?

No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London station to Leith. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Bank station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from ExCeL London to Leith?

The distance between ExCeL London and Leith is 401 miles. The road distance is 382.5 miles.

How do I travel from ExCeL London to Leith without a car?

The best way to get from ExCeL London to Leith without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £70 - £170.

How long does it take to get from ExCeL London to Leith?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from ExCeL London to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the ExCeL London to Leith train from?

ExCeL London to Leith train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from ExCeL London to Leith?

The best way to get from ExCeL London to Leith is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 9h 31m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £280 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the ExCeL London to Leith train arrive?

ExCeL London to Leith train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from ExCeL London to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to Leith is 383 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from ExCeL London to Leith.

Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 2523+ hotels available in Leith.

ExCeL London to Leith - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from ExCeL London 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 King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 53m
£74–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn10 / ...
9h 31m
£24–64
Drive 380.3 mi
1. Drive from ExCeL London to Leith380.3 mi
6h 52m
£95–138
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3h 14m
£86–272
Bus via Bank DLR Station
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station598 / ...
10h 54m
£44–97
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
4h 19m
£87–250
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3h 48m
£98–367
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Stratford DLR Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
4h 23m
£52–161
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Custom House to Farringdon Without
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4h 19m
£55–192
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Bank DLR Station
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
4h 27m
£57–163

ExCeL London to Leith by foot, train, and subway

308Weekly Services

4h 53mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 398.4 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Leith, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £70–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £21–60 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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