What is the cheapest way to get from Leith to Wester Hailes?

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Wester Hailes is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Leith to Wester Hailes?

The fastest way to get from Leith to Wester Hailes is to train which takes 13 min and costs £2 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Wester Hailes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Place and arriving at Napier University. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Wester Hailes?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Wester Hailes. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Leith to Wester Hailes?

The distance between Leith and Wester Hailes is 5 miles. The road distance is 7.1 miles.

How do I travel from Leith to Wester Hailes without a car?

The best way to get from Leith to Wester Hailes without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs £2 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Leith to Wester Hailes?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wester Hailes takes 13 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Leith to Wester Hailes bus from?

Leith to Wester Hailes bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Waterloo Place station.

Where do I catch the Leith to Wester Hailes train from?

Leith to Wester Hailes train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Leith to Wester Hailes?

The best way to get from Leith to Wester Hailes is to train which takes 13 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £2 and takes 24 min.

Where does the Leith to Wester Hailes bus arrive?

Leith to Wester Hailes bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Napier University station.

Where does the Leith to Wester Hailes train arrive?

Leith to Wester Hailes train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wester Hailes station.

Can I drive from Leith to Wester Hailes?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Wester Hailes is 7 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Leith to Wester Hailes.

How do I get a train ticket from Leith to Wester Hailes?

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Where can I stay near Wester Hailes?

There are 2412+ hotels available in Wester Hailes.

Leith to Wester Hailes - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Leith to Wester Hailes by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wester HailesEdinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
13 min
£2–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Napier UniversityX27 / ...
24 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leith to Wester Hailes7.1 mi
20 min
£24–30
Drive 7.1 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Wester Hailes7.1 mi
20 min
£2–3

Leith to Wester Hailes by train

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Distance: 4.6 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Leith, Scotland and Wester Hailes, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wester Hailes hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Waterloo Place to Napier University every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 24 min. Lothian Buses also services this route every 10 minutes.

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