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

The cheapest way to get from Rosyth to Leith is to bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Rosyth to Leith is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Rosyth and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rosyth and arriving at George Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Rosyth and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rosyth and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Rosyth to Leith?

The distance between Rosyth and Leith is 14 miles. The road distance is 15.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rosyth to Leith without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs £7 - £8.

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

The train from Rosyth to Edinburgh Waverley takes 28 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Rosyth to Leith bus from?

Rosyth to Leith bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Rosyth station.

Where do I catch the Rosyth to Leith train from?

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

Train or bus from Rosyth to Leith?

The best way to get from Rosyth to Leith is to train which takes 28 min and costs £7 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 32 min.

Where does the Rosyth to Leith bus arrive?

Rosyth to Leith bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.

Where does the Rosyth to Leith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rosyth to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Rosyth to Leith is 15 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Rosyth to Leith.

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

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Where can I stay near Leith?

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Rosyth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glenrothes with Thornton - Edinburgh / ...
28 min
£7–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rosyth to George Streetbus Ember
32 min
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rosyth to Leithtaxi 15.1 mi
26 min
£45–60
Drive 15.1 mi
1. Drive from Rosyth to Leithcar 15.1 mi
26 min
£4–6

Rosyth to Leith by train

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Distance: 14.4 mi
Duration: 28 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Rosyth to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Rosyth to George Street every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 32 min. Stagecoach East Scotland also services this route every 15 minutes.

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