What is the cheapest way to get from Southport to Leuchars?

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Leuchars is to bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 8h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southport to Leuchars?

The fastest way to get from Southport to Leuchars is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Leuchars?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Leuchars. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at St Bunyan's Place via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Crichton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Leuchars?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Leuchars. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Leuchars via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Southport to Leuchars?

The distance between Southport and Leuchars is 261 miles. The road distance is 247.6 miles.

How do I travel from Southport to Leuchars without a car?

The best way to get from Southport to Leuchars without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 42m and costs £75 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Southport to Leuchars?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Southport to Leuchars, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Leuchars bus from?

Southport to Leuchars bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Leuchars train from?

Southport to Leuchars train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Southport to Leuchars?

The best way to get from Southport to Leuchars is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 42m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Southport to Leuchars bus arrive?

Southport to Leuchars bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Southport to Leuchars train arrive?

Southport to Leuchars train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Southport to Leuchars?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Leuchars is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Southport to Leuchars.

Where can I stay near Leuchars?

There are 1454+ hotels available in Leuchars.

Southport to Leuchars - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leucharstrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen / ...
5h 42m
£76–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
8h 11m
£37–110
Drive 246.2 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Leucharscar 246.2 mi
4h 37m
£60–87
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Leucharstrain
6h 39m
£94–233
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Dundeetrain London Euston - Inverness
7h 3m
£79–141
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Leucharstrain
7h 44m
£87–215
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Leucharstrain
6h 55m
£115–307
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Leucharstrain
7h 21m
£94–212

Southport to Leuchars by bus and train

106Weekly Services

5h 42mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 259.3 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Southport, England and Leuchars, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Southport Interchange to Leuchars via Bus Station, Railway Station, Preston, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to St Bunyan's Place via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Crichton Street in around 8h 11m.

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