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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Leeds is to rideshare which costs £20 - £27 and takes 4h 26m.

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 3h and costs £100 - £150.

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 City Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

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 3h.

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 3h and costs £100 - £150.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds takes 3h 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 3h and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 4h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Leith to Leeds bus arrive?

Leith to Leeds bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus 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 2573+ 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Leith to Leeds by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h
£100–150
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Leedsrideshare 191 mi
4h 26m
£20–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
4h 30m
£22–55
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
5h 34m
£74–160
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 58m
£58–124
Drive 192.5 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Leedscar 192.5 mi
3h 56m
£48–69
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
£70–176

Leith to Leeds by train

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Distance: 227.8 mi
Duration: 3h

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m. National Express also services this route twice a week.

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