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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Slateford is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Slateford is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £18 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Slateford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Andrew's House and arriving at Saughton Rose Gardens. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Slateford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Foot of the Walk and arriving at Balgreen. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Leith to Slateford?

The distance between Leith and Slateford is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Slateford without a car is to bus which takes 16 min and costs £1 - £2.

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

The bus from St Andrew's House to Saughton Rose Gardens takes 16 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Leith to Slateford bus from?

Leith to Slateford bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from St Andrew's House station.

Where do I catch the Leith to Slateford train from?

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

Where does the Leith to Slateford bus arrive?

Leith to Slateford bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Saughton Rose Gardens station.

Where does the Leith to Slateford train arrive?

Leith to Slateford train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Balgreen station.

Where can I stay near Slateford?

There are 2473+ hotels available in Slateford.

Leith to Slateford - 5 ways to travel via bus, tram, taxi, and foot

There are 5 ways to get from Leith to Slateford by bus, tram, taxi, 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 St Andrew's House to Saughton Rose GardensX27 / ...
16 min
£1–2
Tram
1. Take the tram from Foot of the Walk to BalgreenT50
25 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leith to Slateford5 mi
15 min
£18–23
Walk
1. Take the foot from Leith to Slateford4.8 mi
1h 33m
Tram, bus
1. Take the tram from Foot of the Walk to HaymarketT50
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Chesser CottagesN25 / ...
30 min
£3–4

Leith to Slateford by bus

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16 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 4.4 mi
Duration: 16 min

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

Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from St Andrew's House to Saughton Rose Gardens every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 16 min. Lothian Buses also services this route every 10 minutes. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Foot of the Walk to Balgreen every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 25 min.

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