What is the cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Leith?

The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Leith is to bus which costs £5 - £6 and takes 1h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunbar to Leith?

The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Leith is to train which takes 24 min and costs £5 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Dunbar and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from High Street and arriving at St Andrew's House. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Dunbar and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dunbar and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Dunbar to Leith?

The distance between Dunbar and Leith is 29 miles. The road distance is 29.5 miles.

How do I travel from Dunbar to Leith without a car?

The best way to get from Dunbar to Leith without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs £5 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Dunbar to Leith?

The train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverley takes 24 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Leith bus from?

Dunbar to Leith bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Leith train from?

Dunbar to Leith train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Dunbar station.

Train or bus from Dunbar to Leith?

The best way to get from Dunbar to Leith is to train which takes 24 min and costs £5 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £6 and takes 1h 12m.

Where does the Dunbar to Leith bus arrive?

Dunbar to Leith bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at St Andrew's House station.

Where does the Dunbar to Leith train arrive?

Dunbar to Leith train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Dunbar to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunbar to Leith is 29 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Dunbar to Leith.

How do I get a train ticket from Dunbar to Leith?

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Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 2485+ hotels available in Leith.

Dunbar to Leith - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Dunbar to Leith by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
24 min
£5–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to St Andrew's Housebus X7 / ...
1h 12m
£5–6
Drive 29.3 mi
1. Drive from Dunbar to Leithcar 29.3 mi
38 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dunbar to Leithtaxi 29.3 mi
38 min
£85–110

Dunbar to Leith by train

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Distance: 28.8 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Dunbar, Scotland and Leith, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverley 3 times a day. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 24 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, East Coast Buses operates a bus from High Street to St Andrew's House every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £5–6 and the journey takes 1h 12m.

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