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

The cheapest way to get from Newhaven to Leith is to bus which costs £29 - £80 and takes 12h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newhaven to Leith is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Newhaven and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Newhaven to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Elim Church and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Old Steine and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Newhaven and Leith?

No, there is no direct train from Newhaven to Leith. However, there are services departing from Newhaven Town and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Brighton and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Newhaven to Leith?

The distance between Newhaven and Leith is 460 miles. The road distance is 432.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newhaven to Leith without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £75 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Newhaven to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newhaven to Leith bus from?

Newhaven to Leith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Newhaven to Leith train from?

Newhaven to Leith train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train, bus or fly from Newhaven to Leith?

The best way to get from Newhaven to Leith is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £75 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £80 and takes 12h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Newhaven to Leith bus arrive?

Newhaven to Leith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Newhaven to Leith train arrive?

Newhaven to Leith train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Newhaven to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Newhaven to Leith is 433 miles. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Newhaven to Leith.

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

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Newhaven to Leith - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 11 ways to get from Newhaven to Leith by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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 Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 31m
£77–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
12h 50m
£29–79
Drive 430.2 mi
1. Drive from Newhaven to Leithcar 430.2 mi
8h 28m
£105–151
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 22m
£50–132
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 23m
£83–369
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
5h 9m
£101–268
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Newhaven Town to Brightontrain
2. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 58m
£108–306
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 58m
£54–140
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 51m
£63–209
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
6h 12m
£114–255
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 45m
£108–276

Newhaven to Leith by train

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6h 31mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newhaven to Leith.

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Distance: 457.6 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Newhaven, East Sussex, England and Leith, Scotland?

You can take a train from Newhaven Town to Edinburgh Waverley via Brighton, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elim Church to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Old Steine, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 12h 50m.

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