What is the cheapest way to get from Leith to Leeds?

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Leeds is to bus via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leith to Leeds?

The fastest way to get from Leith to Leeds is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £120 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Leeds?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Leeds Cultural Stop C. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Leeds?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Leeds. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Leith to Leeds?

The distance between Leith and Leeds is 229 miles. The road distance is 193.6 miles.

How do I travel from Leith to Leeds without a car?

The best way to get from Leith to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £120 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Leith to Leeds?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds takes 2h 58m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Leith to Leeds bus from?

Leith to Leeds bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leith to Leeds train from?

Leith to Leeds train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Leith to Leeds?

The best way to get from Leith to Leeds is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £120 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Leith to Leeds bus arrive?

Leith to Leeds bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds Cultural Stop C station.

Where does the Leith to Leeds train arrive?

Leith to Leeds train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Leith to Leeds?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Leeds is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Leith to Leeds.

How do I get a train ticket from Leith to Leeds?

Book your Leith to Leeds train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leith to Leeds?

Book your Leith to Leeds bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leeds?

There are 1204+ hotels available in Leeds.

Can I share a ride from Leith to Leeds?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leith and Leeds. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Leith to Leeds - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

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

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 Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h 58m
£120–170
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk001 / ...
5h 34m
£18–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus Ukn11 / ...
5h 25m
£19–35
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Leedsrideshare 191 mi
4h 26m
£20–27
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
5h 34m
£60–180
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
4h 56m
£60–141
Drive 192.5 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Leedscar 192.5 mi
3h 56m
£48–70
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
6h 33m
£74–164

Leith to Leeds by train

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2h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 227.8 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Leith, Scotland and Leeds, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £120–170 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds Cultural Stop C 4 times a day. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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