There are 5 ways to get from Kirkcaldy to Leith by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh WaverleyDundee - Edinburgh / ...
38 min£4–75Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh26.8 mi
57 min£3–4Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationX58
1h 17m£4–6Drive 27.6 mi
- Drive from Kirkcaldy to Leith27.6 mi
42 min£7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kirkcaldy to Leith27.6 mi
42 min£80–100
Kirkcaldy to Leith by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Leith is to rideshare which costs £3 - £4 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Leith is to train which takes 38 min and costs £4 - £75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kirkcaldy and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Leith is 25 miles. The road distance is 27.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Leith without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs £4 - £75.
The train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverley takes 38 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Kirkcaldy to Leith bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Kirkcaldy to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.
The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Leith is to train which takes 38 min and costs £4 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 17m.
What companies run services between Kirkcaldy, Scotland and Leith, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £11–12 and the journey takes 38 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 1h 17m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £80–100
Raith Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 261 262
Kirkcaldy Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 654 321
- Website
- kirkcaldycabs.co.uk
JJ Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 50 50 50
- Website
- jjtaxiskirkcaldy.co.uk
Helen's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1592 646 400
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More Questions & Answers
Kirkcaldy to Leith bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
Kirkcaldy to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kirkcaldy to Leith is 28 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Kirkcaldy to Leith.
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There are 2534+ hotels available in Leith.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kirkcaldy and Leith. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.























