What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Leith?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Leith is to bus which costs £2 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Leith?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Leith is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £13 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Pilrig Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Princes Street and arriving at Foot of the Walk. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Leith?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Leith is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Leith without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Leith without a car is to bus which takes 24 min and costs £2.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Leith?

The bus from Princes Street to Pilrig Street takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Leith bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Leith bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Leith train from?

Edinburgh Castle to Leith train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Leith bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Leith bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Pilrig Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Leith train arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Leith train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Foot of the Walk station.

Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 2545+ hotels available in Leith.

Edinburgh Castle to Leith - 4 ways to travel via bus, tram, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Leith by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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Edinburgh Castle to Leith by foot and bus

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24 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Leith, Scotland?

Lothian Buses operates a bus from Princes Street to Pilrig Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 14 min. Midland Bluebird also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Princes Street to Foot of the Walk every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 15 min.

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