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How to get fromBurntisland to Leithby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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      train train 38 min • Direct

      £2–4

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      train train 46 min • Direct

      £2–4

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      train train 1h • 1 change

      £5–9

  2. Drive  22.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burntisland to Leithcar car 22.4 mi
    38 min
    £6–9

  3. Line 7 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Library to Queensferry Roadbus bus 7A / ...
    2. Take the bus from St John's & St Columba's Church to Bus Stationbus bus X55
    1h 39m
    £8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Burntisland to Leithtaxi taxi 22.4 mi
    38 min
    £140–180

Burntisland to Leith by train

Calendar233Weekly Trains
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket£7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.6 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Burntisland to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library to Bus Station via Queensferry Road and St John's & St Columba's Church in around 1h 39m.

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