There are 6 ways to get from Leeds to East Lothian by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
4h 11m£60–135Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
5h 44m£27–40Drive 184.1 mi
- Drive from Leeds to East Lothiancar 184.1 mi
3h 40m£46–66Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
6h 15m£76–173Bus via Corn Exchange
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
6h 3m£27–58Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
- Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 3m£92–194
Leeds to East Lothian by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to East Lothian is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to East Lothian is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to East Lothian. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Market Street via Waterloo Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to East Lothian. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Dunbar via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Leeds and East Lothian is 212 miles. The road distance is 185.1 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to East Lothian without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £60 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Leeds to East Lothian, including transfers.
Leeds to East Lothian bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.
Leeds to East Lothian train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to East Lothian is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 44m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and East Lothian, Scotland?
You can take a train from Leeds to Artillery Park via Newcastle, Dunbar, and Railway Station in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–200
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–95
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–220
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–220
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–270
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–180
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Dunbar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Newcastle to Dunbar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newcastle to Dunbar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- 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 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Leeds to East Lothian bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Leeds to East Lothian train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to East Lothian is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Leeds to East Lothian.
There are 2695+ hotels available in East Lothian.