What is the cheapest way to get from South Gyle to Leith?

The cheapest way to get from South Gyle to Leith is to tram which costs £3 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Gyle to Leith?

The fastest way to get from South Gyle to Leith is to train which takes 12 min and costs £2 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between South Gyle and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North Gyle Road and arriving at Waterloo Place. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct train between South Gyle and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Gyle and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from South Gyle to Leith?

The distance between South Gyle and Leith is 4 miles. The road distance is 7.7 miles.

How do I travel from South Gyle to Leith without a car?

The best way to get from South Gyle to Leith without a car is to train which takes 12 min and costs £2 - £4.

How long does it take to get from South Gyle to Leith?

The train from South Gyle to Edinburgh Waverley takes 12 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the South Gyle to Leith bus from?

South Gyle to Leith bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from North Gyle Road station.

Where do I catch the South Gyle to Leith train from?

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

Train or bus from South Gyle to Leith?

The best way to get from South Gyle to Leith is to train which takes 12 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £9 and takes 22 min.

Where does the South Gyle to Leith bus arrive?

South Gyle to Leith bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Waterloo Place station.

Where does the South Gyle to Leith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Gyle to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between South Gyle to Leith is 8 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from South Gyle to Leith.

How do I get a train ticket from South Gyle to Leith?

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South Gyle to Leith - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and tram

There are 5 ways to get from South Gyle to Leith by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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 South Gyle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glenrothes with Thornton - Edinburgh / ...
12 min
£2–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Gyle Road to Waterloo Placebus X19 / ...
22 min
£1–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Gyle to Leithtaxi 7.6 mi
21 min
£26–32
Drive 7.6 mi
1. Drive from South Gyle to Leithcar 7.6 mi
21 min
£2–3
Tram
1. Take the tram from Edinburgh Park Station to Foot of the Walktram T50
34 min
£3

South Gyle to Leith by train

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Distance: 4.5 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between South Gyle, Scotland and Leith, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from South Gyle to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from North Gyle Road to Waterloo Place every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 22 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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