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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Leith is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Leith is to bus and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Queensway Q1 and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Newport to Leith?

The distance between Newport and Leith is 369 miles. The road distance is 358.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Leith without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 35m and costs £65 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Newport to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Leith bus from?

Newport to Leith bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Queensway Q1 station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Leith train from?

Newport to Leith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train or bus from Newport to Leith?

The best way to get from Newport to Leith is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 35m and costs £65 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 56m.

Where does the Newport to Leith bus arrive?

Newport to Leith bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Newport to Leith train arrive?

Newport to Leith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Newport to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Leith is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Newport to Leith.

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

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

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Newport to Leith - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Newport 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 via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 35m
£66–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station900
10h 56m
£31–52
Drive 356.8 mi
1. Drive from Newport to Leith356.8 mi
6h 59m
£90–130
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4h 4m
£41–120
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
7h 10m
£75–260
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
11h 45m
£37–89
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 38m
£47–180
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 59m
£65–234
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
4h 58m
£81–223
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 13m
£47–199

Newport to Leith by train

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6h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 367.3 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Leith, Scotland?

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensway Q1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 56m.

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