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

The cheapest way to get from York to Leith is to train and bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Leith is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct train between York and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from York and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from York to Leith?

The distance between York and Leith is 204 miles. The road distance is 186.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Leith without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £55 - £160.

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

The train from York to Edinburgh Waverley takes 2h 17m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the York to Leith train from?

York to Leith train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Where does the York to Leith train arrive?

York to Leith train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from York to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Leith is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from York to Leith.

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

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Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 1035+ hotels available in Leith.

York to Leith - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from York to Leith by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 17m
£55–160
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from York to Darlingtontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
5h 15m
£42–103
Drive 185.2 mi
1. Drive from York to Leithcar 185.2 mi
3h 45m
£46–67

York to Leith by train

307Weekly Trains

2h 17mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 202.5 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.

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