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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Leith is to bus which costs £13 - £55 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Leith is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Interchange and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Leith?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Leith. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Leith?

The distance between Sunderland and Leith is 136 miles. The road distance is 117.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Leith without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Sunderland to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Leith bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Leith train from?

Sunderland to Leith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Leith?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Leith is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £55 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Sunderland to Leith bus arrive?

Sunderland to Leith bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Leith train arrive?

Sunderland to Leith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Leith is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Sunderland to Leith.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Leith?

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Sunderland to Leith - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Leith by train, bus, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Newcastletrain Nunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
1h 57m
£45–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10 / ...
3h 10m
£13–55
Drive 116.8 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Leithcar 116.8 mi
2h 35m
£29–41
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Sunderland to Central Stationsubway Grn
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2h 55m
£25–48

Sunderland to Leith by train

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Distance: 135 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Edinburgh Waverley via Newcastle in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 3h 10m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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