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

The cheapest way to get from Prestonpans to Leith is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestonpans to Leith is to train which takes 14 min and costs £5 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Prestonpans and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ayres Wynd and arriving at Goff Avenue. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct train between Prestonpans and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Prestonpans and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Prestonpans to Leith?

The distance between Prestonpans and Leith is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestonpans to Leith without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs £5 - £7.

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

The train from Prestonpans to Edinburgh Waverley takes 14 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Prestonpans to Leith bus from?

Prestonpans to Leith bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Ayres Wynd station.

Where do I catch the Prestonpans to Leith train from?

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

Train or bus from Prestonpans to Leith?

The best way to get from Prestonpans to Leith is to train which takes 14 min and costs £5 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 33 min.

Where does the Prestonpans to Leith bus arrive?

Prestonpans to Leith bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Goff Avenue station.

Where does the Prestonpans to Leith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Prestonpans to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestonpans to Leith is 10 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Prestonpans to Leith.

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

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Where can I stay near Leith?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Prestonpans to Edinburgh Waverleytrain North Berwick - Edinburgh / ...
14 min
£5–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayres Wynd to Goff Avenuebus N26 / ...
33 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Prestonpans to Leithtaxi 9.6 mi
22 min
£30–40
Drive 9.6 mi
1. Drive from Prestonpans to Leithcar 9.6 mi
22 min
£3–4

Prestonpans to Leith by train

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Distance: 9.3 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Prestonpans to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £5–7 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Lothian Buses operates a bus from Ayres Wynd to Goff Avenue every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 33 min. East Coast Buses also services this route every 15 minutes.

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