What is the cheapest way to get from Leith to Forth Bridge?

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Forth Bridge is to bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Leith to Forth Bridge?

The fastest way to get from Leith to Forth Bridge is to train which takes 15 min and costs £6 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Forth Bridge?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Slip Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Forth Bridge?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dalmeny. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Leith to Forth Bridge?

The distance between Leith and Forth Bridge is 9 miles.

How do I travel from Leith to Forth Bridge without a car?

The best way to get from Leith to Forth Bridge without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs £6 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Leith to Forth Bridge?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalmeny takes 15 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Leith to Forth Bridge bus from?

Leith to Forth Bridge bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leith to Forth Bridge train from?

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

Train or bus from Leith to Forth Bridge?

The best way to get from Leith to Forth Bridge is to train which takes 15 min and costs £6 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £4 and takes 32 min.

Where does the Leith to Forth Bridge bus arrive?

Leith to Forth Bridge bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Slip Road station.

Where does the Leith to Forth Bridge train arrive?

Leith to Forth Bridge train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalmeny station.

How do I get a train ticket from Leith to Forth Bridge?

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Leith to Forth Bridge - 2 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Leith to Forth Bridge by train or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DalmenyEdinburgh - Perth / ...
15 min
£6–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Slip RoadX54a / ...
32 min
£2–4

Leith to Forth Bridge by train

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Distance: 9.3 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Leith, Scotland and Forth Bridge, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalmeny hourly. Tickets cost £6–7 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Slip Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 32 min. Lothian Country Buses also services this route every 15 minutes.

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