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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Leith is to bus via Meadowhall Interchange To City which costs £18 - £26 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 via York which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £110.

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 48m.

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 via York which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Sheffield to Leith, including transfers.

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 via York which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 6h 5m.

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 York station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Leith is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m 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?

There are 2485+ hotels available in Leith.

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

There are 10 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 via York
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Yorktrain Reading - York / ...
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 23m
£41–105
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange To City
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stopbus megabus M20
7h 8m
£18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
6h 5m
£35–80
Drive 225.6 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Leithcar 225.6 mi
4h 23m
£56–80
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 43m
£70–196
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 48m
£35–180
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
6h 43m
£19–84
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 21m
£62–168
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 14m
£77–276
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 57m
£65–223

Sheffield to Leith by train

222Weekly Trains

3h 23mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sheffield to Leith.

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Distance: 253.3 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley via York in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £35–80 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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