What is the cheapest way to get from Broughty Ferry to Leith?

The cheapest way to get from Broughty Ferry to Leith is to bus via Overgate which costs £9 - £16 and takes 2h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Broughty Ferry to Leith?

The fastest way to get from Broughty Ferry to Leith is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Broughty Ferry and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Broughty Ferry to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Post Office Bar and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Overgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Broughty Ferry and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Broughty Ferry and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Broughty Ferry to Leith?

The distance between Broughty Ferry and Leith is 62 miles. The road distance is 60.3 miles.

How do I travel from Broughty Ferry to Leith without a car?

The best way to get from Broughty Ferry to Leith without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £27 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Broughty Ferry to Leith?

The train from Broughty Ferry to Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 31m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Broughty Ferry to Leith bus from?

Broughty Ferry to Leith bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where do I catch the Broughty Ferry to Leith train from?

Broughty Ferry to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Broughty Ferry station.

Train or bus from Broughty Ferry to Leith?

The best way to get from Broughty Ferry to Leith is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £27 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus via Overgate, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Broughty Ferry to Leith bus arrive?

Broughty Ferry to Leith bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Broughty Ferry to Leith train arrive?

Broughty Ferry to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Broughty Ferry to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Broughty Ferry to Leith is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Broughty Ferry to Leith.

How do I get a train ticket from Broughty Ferry to Leith?

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Where can I stay near Leith?

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Broughty Ferry to Leith - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Broughty Ferry to Leith by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Broughty Ferry to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh
1h 31m
£27–50
Bus via Overgate
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
2h 31m
£9–15
Drive 59.9 mi
1. Drive from Broughty Ferry to Leithcar 59.9 mi
1h 17m
£15–22
Train via Dundee
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
1h 59m
£16–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to George Streetbus Ember
2h 46m
£11–16

Broughty Ferry to Leith by train

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1h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 61.6 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Broughty Ferry, Scotland and Leith, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Broughty Ferry to Edinburgh Waverley once daily. Tickets cost £27–50 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Overgate to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 2h.

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