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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Gateway to Leith is to tram which costs £3 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Gateway to Leith is to train which takes 14 min and costs £4 - £5.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Gateway and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maybury Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Gateway and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Gateway and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Gateway to Leith?

The distance between Edinburgh Gateway and Leith is 5 miles. The road distance is 7.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Gateway to Leith without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs £4 - £5.

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

The train from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Waverley takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

Edinburgh Gateway to Leith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Maybury Road station.

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

Edinburgh Gateway to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Gateway station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Gateway to Leith?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Gateway to Leith is to train which takes 14 min and costs £4 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £7 and takes 32 min.

Where does the Edinburgh Gateway to Leith bus arrive?

Edinburgh Gateway to Leith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh Gateway and Leith?

Leith is 1h behind Edinburgh Gateway. It is currently 7:36 PM in Edinburgh Gateway and 6:36 PM in Leith.

Where does the Edinburgh Gateway to Leith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh Gateway to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Gateway to Leith is 8 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Edinburgh Gateway to Leith.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Gateway to Leith?

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Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 2501+ hotels available in Leith.

Edinburgh Gateway to Leith - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Gateway to Leith by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh WaverleyDundee - Edinburgh / ...
14 min
£4–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maybury Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station909 / ...
32 min
£1–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Gateway to Leith7.7 mi
18 min
£26–32
Drive 7.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Gateway to Leith7.7 mi
18 min
£2–3
Tram
1. Take the tram from Edinburgh Gateway to Foot of the WalkT50
40 min
£3

Edinburgh Gateway to Leith by train

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Distance: 5.3 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–5 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Maybury Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 24 min. Lothian Buses also services this route every 10 minutes.

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