What is the cheapest way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith?

The cheapest way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith is to bus via Heathrow Terminal 5 station which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith?

The fastest way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs £70 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

Is there a direct train between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Leith?

No, there is no direct train from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith?

The distance between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Leith is 411 miles. The road distance is 381.5 miles.

How long does it take to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith bus from?

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith train from?

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith?

The best way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £80 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 10h 57m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £230 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith bus arrive?

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Leith?

Leith is 1h behind London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. It is currently 6:52 PM in London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and 5:52 PM in Leith.

Where does the London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith train arrive?

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith is 381 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith.

How do I get a train ticket from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith?

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How do I get a bus ticket from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith?

Book your London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith bus tickets online with FlixBus.

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London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith - 11 ways to travel via train

There are 11 ways to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 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 King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 55m
£83–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn10
10h 57m
£32–103
Drive 379.3 mi
1. Drive from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith379.3 mi
6h 43m
£95–137
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3h 18m
£72–223
Bus via Heathrow Terminal 5 station
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn10
10h 59m
£32–78
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
4h 14m
£103–283
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Coach Station
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
4h 24m
£48–159
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3h 52m
£84–318
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Liverpool Street Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
4h 49m
£65–152
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
5h
£52–163
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 28m
£62–317

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leith by train and subway

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Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, England and Leith, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £70–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 9h 55m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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