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

The cheapest way to get from Whitefield to Leith is to bus which costs £24 - £60 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitefield to Leith is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Whitefield and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitefield to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Higher Lane and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Whitefield and Leith?

No, there is no direct train from Whitefield to Leith. However, there are services departing from Whitefield and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Whitefield to Leith?

The distance between Whitefield and Leith is 229 miles. The road distance is 210.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitefield to Leith without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Whitefield to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitefield to Leith bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Whitefield to Leith train from?

Whitefield to Leith train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Whitefield to Leith?

The best way to get from Whitefield to Leith is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 7h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Whitefield to Leith bus arrive?

Whitefield to Leith bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Whitefield to Leith train arrive?

Whitefield to Leith train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Whitefield to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitefield to Leith is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Whitefield to Leith.

Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 2454+ hotels available in Leith.

Whitefield to Leith - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Whitefield to Leith by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 45m
£83–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
7h 18m
£25–59
Drive 209.1 mi
1. Drive from Whitefield to Leithcar 209.1 mi
3h 50m
£52–76
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 31m
£61–142
Train via Wigan North Western
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 11m
£79–136
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 14m
£71–169
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 57m
£67–159

Whitefield to Leith by tram and train

52Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 227.9 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Whitefield, Bury, England and Leith, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Higher Lane to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 18m.

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