What is the cheapest way to get from Forth Bridge to Leith?

The cheapest way to get from Forth Bridge to Leith is to bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Forth Bridge to Leith?

The fastest way to get from Forth Bridge to Leith is to train which takes 20 min and costs £4 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Forth Bridge and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Slip Road and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Forth Bridge and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dalmeny and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Forth Bridge to Leith?

The distance between Forth Bridge and Leith is 9 miles.

How do I travel from Forth Bridge to Leith without a car?

The best way to get from Forth Bridge to Leith without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs £4 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Forth Bridge to Leith?

The train from Dalmeny to Edinburgh Waverley takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Forth Bridge to Leith bus from?

Forth Bridge to Leith bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Slip Road station.

Where do I catch the Forth Bridge to Leith train from?

Forth Bridge to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dalmeny station.

Train or bus from Forth Bridge to Leith?

The best way to get from Forth Bridge to Leith is to train which takes 20 min and costs £4 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £4 and takes 32 min.

Where does the Forth Bridge to Leith bus arrive?

Forth Bridge to Leith bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Forth Bridge to Leith train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Forth Bridge to Leith?

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Where can I stay near Leith?

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Forth Bridge to Leith - 2 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Forth Bridge to Leith by train or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dalmeny to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glenrothes with Thornton - Edinburgh / ...
20 min
£4–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Slip Road to Bus Stationbus X56 / ...
32 min
£2–4

Forth Bridge to Leith by train

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Distance: 9.3 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Forth Bridge, Scotland and Leith, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Dalmeny to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Slip Road to Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 32 min. Lothian Country Buses also services this route every 30 minutes.

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