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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Whitburn is to bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Whitburn is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Whitburn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Place and arriving at Cross. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Leith to Whitburn?

The distance between Leith and Whitburn is 24 miles. The road distance is 24.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Whitburn without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h and costs £7 - £12.

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

It takes approximately 1h to get from Leith to Whitburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leith to Whitburn bus from?

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

Where does the Leith to Whitburn bus arrive?

Leith to Whitburn bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Cross station.

Can I drive from Leith to Whitburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Whitburn is 24 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Leith to Whitburn.

Where can I stay near Whitburn?

There are 628+ hotels available in Whitburn.

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

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

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to BathgateEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Gordon Avenue to Aitken DriveX18
1h
£7–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to CrossX18
1h 34m
£2
Drive 24.4 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Whitburn24.4 mi
36 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leith to Whitburn24.4 mi
36 min
£70–90

Leith to Whitburn by train and bus

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1hAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leith to Whitburn.

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Distance: 23.8 mi
Duration: 1h

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

Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Waterloo Place to Cross every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 34m.

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