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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Leith is to rideshare which costs £15 - £25 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Leith is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £30 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Manchester to Leith?

The distance between Manchester and Leith is 222 miles. The road distance is 213.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Leith without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £30 - £120.

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

The train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 13m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Leith bus from?

Manchester to Leith bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Leith train from?

Manchester to Leith train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Leith?

The best way to get from Manchester to Leith is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £45 and takes 7h 6m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Manchester to Leith bus arrive?

Manchester to Leith bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Manchester to Leith train arrive?

Manchester to Leith train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Leith is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Manchester to Leith.

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

Book your Manchester to Leith train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Manchester to Leith bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 2516+ hotels available in Leith.

Can I share a ride from Manchester to Leith?

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

Manchester to Leith - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 13m
£30–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to John Dobson StreetUk073
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn10 / ...
7h 6m
£15–40
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Edinburgh209.6 mi
4h 23m
£15–25
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
4h 49m
£67–146
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan WallgateLeeds - Wigan Wallgate / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 29m
£43–129
Drive 212.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Leith212.3 mi
3h 58m
£53–76
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
5h 31m
£74–203
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 53m
£60–187
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 28m
£66–247

Manchester to Leith by train

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Distance: 220.7 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–120 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station via John Dobson Street in around 7h 6m.

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