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How to get fromLeeds to Scotlandby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Leeds to Scotland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh WaverleytrainPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreettrainEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    4h 1m
    £59–152

  2. Bus via Carlisle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston HotelbusUkn31
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus StationbusUkn31
    5h 20m
    £16–32

  3. Drive 206.6 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Glasgowcar206.6 mi
    3h 55m
    £51–73

  4. Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)planeMAN - ABZ
    4h 11m
    £85–221

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Glasgow CentraltrainPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 5m
    £55–80

  6. Train, line 240 bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain
    3. Take the bus from Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus240
    5h 38m

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to GlasgowbusUkn31 / ...
    6h 40m
    £17–55

  8. Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)planeMAN - INV
    4h 44m
    £102–261

Leeds to Scotland by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Leeds, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Leeds to Glasgow Queen Street via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station via Halston Hotel in around 5h 20m.

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