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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Leith is to bus which costs £17 - £75 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Leith is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Leith?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Leith. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Leith?

The distance between Liverpool and Leith is 226 miles. The road distance is 217.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Leith without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £25 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Liverpool to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Leith bus from?

Liverpool to Leith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Leith train from?

Liverpool to Leith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Liverpool to Leith?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Leith is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £25 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £75 and takes 8h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £240 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Liverpool to Leith bus arrive?

Liverpool to Leith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Leith train arrive?

Liverpool to Leith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Leith is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Liverpool to Leith.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leith?

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Liverpool to Leith - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Liverpool to Leith 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 Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 9m
£25–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 45m
£17–72
Drive 216.6 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Leithcar 216.6 mi
4h 3m
£53–76
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
4h 54m
£65–234
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 54m
£60–181
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 3m
£46–157

Liverpool to Leith by train

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4h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 225.2 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Edinburgh Waverley via Preston in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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