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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Canongate is to bus which costs £2 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Canongate is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs £10 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Canongate?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Academy Park and arriving at Canongate Kirk. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Canongate?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Foot of the Walk and arriving at Picardy Place. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Leith to Canongate?

The distance between Leith and Canongate is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Canongate without a car is to tram which takes 7 min and costs £3.

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

The tram from Foot of the Walk to Picardy Place takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Leith to Canongate bus from?

Leith to Canongate bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Academy Park station.

Where do I catch the Leith to Canongate train from?

Leith to Canongate train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Foot of the Walk station.

Where does the Leith to Canongate bus arrive?

Leith to Canongate bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Canongate Kirk station.

Where does the Leith to Canongate train arrive?

Leith to Canongate train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Picardy Place station.

Where can I stay near Canongate?

There are 2463+ hotels available in Canongate.

Leith to Canongate - 4 ways to travel via tram, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Leith to Canongate by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Leith to Canongate by tram

1794Weekly Trams

7 minAverage Duration

£3Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leith to Canongate.

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Distance: 1.1 mi
Duration: 7 min

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

Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Foot of the Walk to Picardy Place every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Lothian Buses operates a bus from Academy Park to Canongate Kirk every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 12 min. Midland Bluebird also services this route every 30 minutes.

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