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 £24 - £70 and takes 8h 17m.

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.

Is there a direct bus between Leek and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Leek station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

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 30m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m 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 Bus Station.

Train or bus from Leek to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Leek to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £70 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Leek to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Leek to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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 2448+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Leek to Edinburgh 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 30m
£32–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
8h 17m
£25–67
Drive 241.3 mi
1. Drive from Leek to Edinburghcar 241.3 mi
4h 27m
£60–86
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 51m
£64–180
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
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 33m
£44–190
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 31m
£46–144
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 19m
£49–199
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 27m
£79–335

Leek to Edinburgh by bus and train

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5h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 262.6 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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 £26–70 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Glasgow in around 8h 17m.

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