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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Dalkeith is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Dalkeith is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £27 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Dalkeith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Surgeons' Hall and arriving at Buccleuch Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Leith to Dalkeith?

The distance between Leith and Dalkeith is 7 miles. The road distance is 8.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Dalkeith without a car is to bus which takes 35 min and costs £1 - £5.

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

The bus from Surgeons' Hall to Buccleuch Street takes 35 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Leith to Dalkeith bus from?

Leith to Dalkeith bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Surgeons' Hall station.

Where does the Leith to Dalkeith bus arrive?

Leith to Dalkeith bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Buccleuch Street station.

Can I drive from Leith to Dalkeith?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Dalkeith is 8 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Leith to Dalkeith.

Where can I stay near Dalkeith?

There are 2234+ hotels available in Dalkeith.

Leith to Dalkeith - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, foot, and line 14 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Leith to Dalkeith by bus, taxi, car, or foot

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Buccleuch Streetbus 3 / ...
35 min
£1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leith to Dalkeithtaxi 8.1 mi
18 min
£27–35
Drive 8.1 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Dalkeithcar 8.1 mi
18 min
£2–3
Walk
1. Take the foot from Leith to Dalkeithwalk 8.3 mi
2h 39m
Line 14 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Kirkgate Centre to Surgeons' Hallbus 14 / ...
2. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Buccleuch Streetbus 3 / ...
59 min
£2–3

Leith to Dalkeith by bus

1256Weekly Buses

35 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Leith to Dalkeith.

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Distance: 6.6 mi
Duration: 35 min

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

Lothian Buses operates a bus from Surgeons' Hall to Buccleuch Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 35 min. Borders Buses also services this route hourly.

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