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 8 min and costs £2 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and South Gyle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Place and arriving at Dechmont Road. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 Lothian Country Buses, depart from Waterloo Place 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 8 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £10 and takes 24 min.

Where does the Leith to South Gyle bus arrive?

Leith to South Gyle bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Dechmont 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 / ...
8 min
£2–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Dechmont Roadbus X19 / ...
24 min
£1–10
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
£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: 8 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 8 min. Alternatively, Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Waterloo Place to Dechmont Road every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 24 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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