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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Beith is to bus via Edinburgh - Regent Road which costs £7 - £12 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Beith is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Beith?

No, there is no direct bus from Leith station to Beith. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Reform Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Leith to Beith?

The distance between Leith and Beith is 68 miles. The road distance is 65.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Beith without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 51m and costs £20 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Leith to Beith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leith to Beith bus from?

Leith to Beith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Leith to Beith?

The best way to get from Leith to Beith is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs £7 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £27 - £95 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Leith to Beith bus arrive?

Leith to Beith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Leith to Beith?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Beith is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Leith to Beith.

Where can I stay near Beith?

There are 619+ hotels available in Beith.

Leith to Beith - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Leith to Beith by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Reform StreetX36
1h 51m
£21–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Reform StreetX36
2h 16m
£7–22
Drive 65.3 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Beith65.3 mi
1h 27m
£17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to GlengarnockGlasgow Central - Largs / ...
2h 2m
£28–91
Bus via Edinburgh - Regent Road
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to GlasgowUk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Reform StreetX36
2h 18m
£7–12

Leith to Beith by train, foot, and bus

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1h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 67.5 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Leith, Scotland and Beith, North Ayrshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Reform Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Grahamfield Place via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Glengarnock, and Railway Station in around 2h 2m.

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