What is the cheapest way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Leith?

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Leith is to bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Leith?

The fastest way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Leith is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Falkirk Wheel and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk Wheel to Leith. However, there are services departing from Three Bridges roundabout and arriving at Waterloo Place via Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Falkirk Wheel and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Camelon and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Falkirk Wheel to Leith?

The distance between Falkirk Wheel and Leith is 28 miles. The road distance is 28.8 miles.

How do I travel from Falkirk Wheel to Leith without a car?

The best way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Leith without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £11 - £21.

How long does it take to get from Falkirk Wheel to Leith?

The train from Camelon to Edinburgh Waverley takes 38 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Falkirk Wheel to Leith bus from?

Falkirk Wheel to Leith bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Asda station.

Where do I catch the Falkirk Wheel to Leith train from?

Falkirk Wheel to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Camelon station.

Train or bus from Falkirk Wheel to Leith?

The best way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Leith is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £11 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 2h 29m.

Where does the Falkirk Wheel to Leith bus arrive?

Falkirk Wheel to Leith bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Waterloo Place station.

Where does the Falkirk Wheel to Leith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Falkirk Wheel to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk Wheel to Leith is 29 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Falkirk Wheel to Leith.

Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 1180+ hotels available in Leith.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Camelon to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
1h 6m
£11–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Waterloo Placebus X38
2h 29m
£6–10
Drive 28.6 mi
1. Drive from Falkirk Wheel to Leithcar 28.6 mi
46 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Falkirk Wheel to Leithtaxi 28.6 mi
46 min
£85–110

Falkirk Wheel to Leith by foot and bus

209Weekly Services

2h 29mAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 28 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Falkirk Wheel, Scotland and Leith, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Camelon to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, Midland Bluebird operates a bus from Asda to Waterloo Place hourly. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h 41m.

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