What is the cheapest way to get from Leith to South Gyle?

The cheapest way to get from Leith to South Gyle is to tram which costs £3 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Leith to South Gyle?

The fastest way to get from Leith to South Gyle is to train which takes 9 min and costs £2 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and South Gyle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Maybury Road. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Leith and South Gyle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at South Gyle. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Leith to South Gyle?

The distance between Leith and South Gyle is 4 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.

How do I travel from Leith to South Gyle without a car?

The best way to get from Leith to South Gyle without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs £2 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Leith to South Gyle?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to South Gyle takes 9 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Leith to South Gyle bus from?

Leith to South Gyle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leith to South Gyle train from?

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

Train or bus from Leith to South Gyle?

The best way to get from Leith to South Gyle is to train which takes 9 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £7 and takes 25 min.

Where does the Leith to South Gyle bus arrive?

Leith to South Gyle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Maybury Road station.

Where does the Leith to South Gyle train arrive?

Leith to South Gyle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at South Gyle station.

Can I drive from Leith to South Gyle?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to South Gyle is 8 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Leith to South Gyle.

How do I get a train ticket from Leith to South Gyle?

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Where can I stay near South Gyle?

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Leith to South Gyle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and tram

There are 5 ways to get from Leith to South Gyle by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to South Gyletrain Edinburgh - Inverkeithing / ...
9 min
£2–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Maybury Roadbus 909 / ...
25 min
£1–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leith to South Gyletaxi 8.4 mi
20 min
£28–35
Drive 8.4 mi
1. Drive from Leith to South Gylecar 8.4 mi
20 min
£2–3
Tram
1. Take the tram from Foot of the Walk to Edinburgh Park Stationtram T50
31 min
£3

Leith to South Gyle by train

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Distance: 4.4 mi
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Leith, Scotland and South Gyle, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to South Gyle hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Maybury Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 25 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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