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

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

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

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

How far is it from Leek to Edinburgh?

The distance between Leek and Edinburgh is 264 miles. The road distance is 242.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leek to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £40 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Leek to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Train or fly from Leek to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Leek to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £220 and takes 5h 46m.

Can I drive from Leek to Edinburgh?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Leek to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and line 103 bus

There are 7 ways to get from Leek to Edinburgh by train, car, plane, or bus

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 Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
5h 27m
£44–154
Drive 241.3 mi
1. Drive from Leek to Edinburghcar 241.3 mi
4h 27m
£60–86
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 46m
£68–218
Line 103 bus, train
1. Take the bus from bus station to Railway Stationbus 103
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 11m
Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 31m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 20m
£55–181
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
6h 33m
£100–284

Leek to Edinburgh by bus and train

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5h 27mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Leek to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 262.6 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, easyJet, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours.

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