There are 6 ways to get from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
3h 19m£64–152Bus via Leeds City Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
5h 49m£22–40Train
- Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 27m£78–183Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Leeds Bradford-LBA to Edinburgh185.7 mi
3h 51mDrive 185.7 mi
- Drive from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Edinburghcar 185.7 mi
3h 51m£45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
6h 35m£22–95
Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh is to bus via Leeds City Bus Station which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs £60 - £160.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Leeds Bradford Airport and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and Edinburgh is 167 miles. The road distance is 186.8 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £75 - £190.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 4h 27m, you could also bus via Leeds City Bus Station, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), England and Edinburgh, Scotland?
easyJet, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 3h. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route once a week.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–190
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–200
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–150
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–240
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–190
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £110–290
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £120–180
- Website
- Cross Country
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Train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–95
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Leeds Bradford-LBA to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh.
There are 2996+ hotels available in Edinburgh.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.