There are 4 ways to get from Leven to Edinburgh Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh
1h 32m£16–30Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus X61
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Princes Streetbus X59 / ...
1h 46m£7–10Drive 35.7 mi
- Drive from Leven to Edinburgh Castlecar 35.7 mi
49 min£9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Leven to Edinburgh Castletaxi 35.7 mi
49 min£100–130
Leven to Edinburgh Castle by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leven to Edinburgh Castle is to bus which costs £6 - £11 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Leven to Edinburgh Castle is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Leven station to Edinburgh Castle. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leven and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Leven and Edinburgh Castle is 38 miles. The road distance is 36 miles.
The best way to get from Leven to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £16 - £30.
The train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs hourly.
Leven to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Leven to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Leven station.
The best way to get from Leven to Edinburgh Castle is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £16 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £11 and takes 1h 46m.
What companies run services between Leven, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh Castle via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, and Princes Street in around 1h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Park & Ride Arrival Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Park & Ride to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- £100–130
United Radio Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 752 327
- Website
- unitedradiocabs.co.uk
Markinch Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 756 550
- Website
- markinchcabs.co.uk
Glenrothes Town Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 751 111
- Website
- glenrothestowncabs.co.uk
Glenrothes Taxi Centre
- Phone
- +44 1592 743 743
Eco Friendly Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 363 636
Raith Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 261 262
Kirkcaldy Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 654 321
- Website
- kirkcaldycabs.co.uk
JJ Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 50 50 50
- Website
- jjtaxiskirkcaldy.co.uk
Helen's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1592 646 400
Starfish Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7790 021000
- Website
- starfish-taxis.com
Aly's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1334 657 885
A& J Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1334 654 049
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More Questions & Answers
Leven to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride Arrival Bay station.
Leven to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leven to Edinburgh Castle is 36 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Leven to Edinburgh Castle.
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