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How to get fromEdinburgh to Headingleyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Headingley by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    3h 23m
    £78–149

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    4h 53m
    £26–38

  3. Drive  189.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Headingleycar car 189.9 mi
    3h 59m
    £47–68

  4. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane EDI - LBA
    5h 14m
    £72–172

  5. Bus via North St David Street

    1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 832
    5h 38m
    £34–56

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain train
    6h 41m
    £76–178

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain train
    5h 55m
    £86–194

Edinburgh to Headingley by train

Calendar92Weekly Trains
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Headingley, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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