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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Leith is to bus which costs £6 - £15 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Leith is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perth and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Perth to Leith?

The distance between Perth and Leith is 48 miles. The road distance is 44.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Leith without a car is to bus which takes 1h 24m and costs £6 - £15.

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

The bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station takes 1h 24m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Perth to Leith bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Perth to Leith train from?

Perth to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Leith?

The best way to get from Perth to Leith is to bus which takes 1h 24m and costs £6 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £80 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Perth to Leith bus arrive?

Perth to Leith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Leith train arrive?

Perth to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Perth to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Leith is 44 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Perth to Leith.

How do I get a train ticket from Perth to Leith?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Perth to Leith?

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Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 2475+ hotels available in Leith.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
1h 24m
£6–15
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
1h 31m
£11–80
Drive 43.8 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Leithcar 43.8 mi
55 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Perth to Leithtaxi 43.8 mi
55 min
£120–160

Perth to Leith by bus

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1h 24mAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 47.6 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Five other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £11–24 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Two other operators also service this route.

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