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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to York is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to York is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £65 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Leith station to York. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Micklegate via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Leith and York?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at York. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Leith to York?

The distance between Leith and York is 204 miles. The road distance is 185.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to York without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £65 - £150.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to York takes 2h 14m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Leith to York bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leith to York train from?

Leith to York train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Leith to York?

The best way to get from Leith to York is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Leith to York bus arrive?

Leith to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Leith to York train arrive?

Leith to York train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Leith to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to York is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Leith to York.

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

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

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Where can I stay near York?

There are 1974+ hotels available in York.

Leith to York - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Leith to York by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 14m
£65–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
6h 8m
£22–35
Drive 184.8 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Yorkcar 184.8 mi
3h 45m
£46–66
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
6h 33m
£22–91

Leith to York by train

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2h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 202.5 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to York hourly. Tickets cost £65–90 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Micklegate via Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 8m.

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