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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Leith is to bus which costs £21 - £30 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Leith is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sheffield and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Leith?

The distance between Sheffield and Leith is 255 miles. The road distance is 226.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Leith without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £180.

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

The train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Leith bus from?

Sheffield to Leith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Leith train from?

Sheffield to Leith train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Leith?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Leith is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, which costs £20 - £95 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Sheffield to Leith bus arrive?

Sheffield to Leith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Leith train arrive?

Sheffield to Leith train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Leith is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Sheffield to Leith.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leith?

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Sheffield to Leith - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 30m
£35–180
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
6h 1m
£20–94
Drive 225.6 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Leith225.6 mi
4h 21m
£55–80
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 41m
£71–187
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Station180
6h 5m
£35–80
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stopmegabus M20
7h 8m
£21–30
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 17m
£65–167
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
5h 13m
£82–267
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 50m
£70–232

Sheffield to Leith by train

119Weekly Trains

3h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 253.1 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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