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

The cheapest way to get from Leek to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 9m.

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 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Leek and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Leek station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Stoke-on-Trent, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Leek and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Leek to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

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 29m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Leek to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leek to Edinburgh bus from?

Leek to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.

Where do I catch the Leek to Edinburgh train from?

Leek to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Leek to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Leek to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Leek to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Leek to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Leek to Edinburgh train arrive?

Leek to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

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 2996+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Leek to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Leek to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
5h 29m
£84–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
9h 9m
£35–64
Drive 241.3 mi
1. Drive from Leek to Edinburghcar 241.3 mi
4h 27m
£59–84
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 13m
£62–166
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 13m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 35m
£55–138
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 21m
£54–168
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 46m
£126–332

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 262.6 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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 £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Princes Street via Stoke-on-Trent, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 9m.

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