What is the cheapest way to get from Leith to Balerno?

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Balerno is to line 44 bus which costs £2 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Leith to Balerno?

The fastest way to get from Leith to Balerno is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Balerno?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shandwick Place and arriving at Balerno High School. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Leith to Balerno?

The distance between Leith and Balerno is 8 miles. The road distance is 10 miles.

How do I travel from Leith to Balerno without a car?

The best way to get from Leith to Balerno without a car is to train and line 44 bus which takes 32 min and costs £5 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Leith to Balerno?

It takes approximately 32 min to get from Leith to Balerno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leith to Balerno bus from?

Leith to Balerno bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Shandwick Place station.

Where does the Leith to Balerno bus arrive?

Leith to Balerno bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Balerno High School station.

Can I drive from Leith to Balerno?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Balerno is 10 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Leith to Balerno.

Where can I stay near Balerno?

There are 2373+ hotels available in Balerno.

Leith to Balerno - 4 ways to travel via train, line 44 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train, line 44 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to SlatefordEdinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Slateford Station to Balerno High SchoolN44 / ...
32 min
£6
Line 44 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Balerno High SchoolN44 / ...
34 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leith to Balerno10 mi
26 min
£30–40
Drive 10 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Balerno10 mi
26 min
£3–4

Leith to Balerno by train and bus

132Weekly Services

32 minAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7.7 mi
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Leith, Scotland and Balerno, Scotland?

Lothian Buses operates a bus from Shandwick Place to Balerno High School every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 34 min.

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