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

The cheapest way to get from London to Leith is to bus which costs £20 - £80 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Leith is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs £80 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between London and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between London and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from London to Leith?

The distance between London and Leith is 393 miles. The road distance is 374 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Leith without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £30 - £260.

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

The train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Leith bus from?

London to Leith bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Leith train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from London to Leith?

The best way to get from London to Leith is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £30 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £80 and takes 8h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £260 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the London to Leith bus arrive?

London to Leith bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the London to Leith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Leith is 374 miles. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from London to Leith.

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

Book your London to Leith train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your London to Leith bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 2536+ hotels available in Leith.

Can I share a ride from London to Leith?

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

London to Leith - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 11 ways to get from London to Leith 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 King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 5m
£30–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
8h 16m
£20–80
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Edinburgh371.3 mi
7h 45m
£23–50
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3h 27m
£82–254
Train via Foot of the Walk
1. Take the train from London Euston to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh
5h 59m
£50–210
Drive 371.8 mi
1. Drive from London to Leith371.8 mi
6h 55m
£91–131
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3h 29m
£81–257
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
3h 40m
£53–156
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3h 49m
£48–132
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
3h 40m
£51–155
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 1m
£94–329

London to Leith by train

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4h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 390.2 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £70–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £20–70 and the journey takes 8h 16m. Two other operators also service this route.

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