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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Leith is to line 16 bus which costs £2 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Leith is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs £11 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Waverley and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Foot of the Walk. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Waverley and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from St Andrew Square and arriving at Foot of the Walk. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Waverley to Leith?

The distance between Edinburgh Waverley and Leith is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Leith without a car is to line 16 bus which takes 13 min and costs £2.

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

The line 16 bus from Princes Street to Foot of the Walk takes 13 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

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

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

Edinburgh Waverley to Leith train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from St Andrew Square station.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley to Leith bus arrive?

Edinburgh Waverley to Leith bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Foot of the Walk station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh Waverley and Leith?

Leith is 1h behind Edinburgh Waverley. It is currently 8:33 PM in Edinburgh Waverley and 7:33 PM in Leith.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley to Leith train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 2548+ hotels available in Leith.

Edinburgh Waverley to Leith - 4 ways to travel via line 16 bus, tram, and taxi

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

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Edinburgh Waverley to Leith by bus

2280Weekly Buses

13 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 1.3 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

Lothian Buses operates a bus from Princes Street to Foot of the Walk every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, 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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