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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Colinton is to line 16 bus which costs £2 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Colinton is to train which takes 11 min and costs £3 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Colinton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Home Street and arriving at Barnshot Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Colinton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Kingsknowe. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Leith to Colinton?

The distance between Leith and Colinton is 4 miles. The road distance is 6.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Colinton without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs £3 - £4.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingsknowe takes 11 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Leith to Colinton bus from?

Leith to Colinton bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Home Street station.

Where do I catch the Leith to Colinton train from?

Leith to Colinton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Leith to Colinton?

The best way to get from Leith to Colinton is to train which takes 11 min and costs £3 - £4. Alternatively, you can line 16 bus, which costs £2 and takes 27 min.

Where does the Leith to Colinton bus arrive?

Leith to Colinton bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Barnshot Road station.

Where does the Leith to Colinton train arrive?

Leith to Colinton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kingsknowe station.

Can I drive from Leith to Colinton?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Colinton is 7 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Leith to Colinton.

How do I get a train ticket from Leith to Colinton?

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Where can I stay near Colinton?

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Leith to Colinton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 16 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to KingsknoweEdinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
11 min
£3–4
Line 16 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Home Street to Barnshot RoadN16 / ...
27 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leith to Colinton6.5 mi
19 min
£23–28
Drive 6.5 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Colinton6.5 mi
19 min
£2–3

Leith to Colinton by train

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Distance: 3.8 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingsknowe hourly. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Lothian Buses operates a bus from Home Street to Barnshot Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 27 min.

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