The average train between Edinburgh and Leith takes 11 min and the fastest train takes 10 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Edinburgh to Leith. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 10 minutes between Edinburgh and Leith. The earliest departure is at 12:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Leith at 6:47 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Leith station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
Edinburgh to Leith train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from St Andrew Square station.
Edinburgh to Leith train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Foot of the Walk station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Leith is 2.8 km. The road distance is 2 km.
Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from St Andrew Square to Foot of the Walk every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 12 min.
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