You can get from Leeds to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
To get from Leeds to Edinburgh on Jun 28 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 162 miles (261 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Fastest mode | Train • $168 (€150) • 2 h 52 min | |
Popular travel companies | Megabus or Cross Country |
Travel 162 miles (261 km) by bus, flight, ferry or train between Leeds and Edinburgh. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus or Cross Country among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Leeds to Edinburgh.
You can travel to Edinburgh from Leeds 4 different ways: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Edinburgh is by taking a ferry. You can find average ticket prices around $1 (€1) compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:
Taking a ferry is usually $35 (€31) less than taking a bus to Edinburgh, which costs on average $35 (€31) for the same trip.
Taking a ferry is about $2 (€2) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $2 (€2) for this trip.
Taking a ferry is about $168 (€150) less than taking a train, which costs on average $168 (€150) for this trip.
The quickest way to travel from Leeds to Edinburgh is by train, which takes on average 2 h 52 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 4 h 35 min.
In comparison, traveling by flight can take you on average 0 h 0 min.
In comparison, going by ferry can take 0 h 0 min on average.
The Leeds to Edinburgh distance is around 162 miles (261 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Edinburgh is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Edinburgh from Leeds as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Edinburgh:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Edinburgh from Leeds.
Before traveling from Leeds to Edinburgh, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Leeds to Edinburgh tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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