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 £4 - £12 and takes 1h 26m.

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 Perth station station and arriving at George Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.

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 26m and costs £4 - £12.

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

The bus from Perth station to George Street takes 1h 26m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Perth to Leith bus from?

Perth to Leith bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Perth 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 26m and costs £4 - £12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £45 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Perth to Leith bus arrive?

Perth to Leith bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street 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?

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Perth to Leith - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Leith by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Perth station to George Streetbus Ember
1h 26m
£4–12
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
1h 31m
£11–45
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
Bus via Park & Ride
1. Take the bus from Scott Street to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus X56
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Stationbus X59 / ...
1h 45m
£7–11

Perth to Leith by bus

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.8 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

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

Ember operates a bus from Perth station to George Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Two other operators also service this route.

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