What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Leith Walk Station?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Leith Walk Station is to tram which costs £3 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Leith Walk Station?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Leith Walk Station is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs £10 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Leith Walk Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Shrubhill. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Leith Walk Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from St Andrew Square and arriving at McDonald Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Leith Walk Station?

The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Leith Walk Station is 4259 feet.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Leith Walk Station?

The line 16 bus from Princes Street to Shrubhill takes 9 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Leith Walk Station bus from?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Leith Walk Station bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Leith Walk Station train from?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Leith Walk Station train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from St Andrew Square station.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Leith Walk Station bus arrive?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Leith Walk Station bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Shrubhill station.

Where can I stay near Leith Walk Station?

There are 3010+ hotels available in Leith Walk Station.

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Leith Walk Station

Q: How do I travel from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Leith Walk Station without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Leith Walk Station without a car is to line 16 bus which takes 9 min and costs £3.

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Leith Walk Station by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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Line 16 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Shrubhillbus 16 / ...
9 min
£3
Tram
1. Take the tram from St Andrew Square to McDonald Roadtram T50
11 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Leith Walk Stationtaxi 4,310 ft
2 min
£10–12
Walk
1. Take the walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Leith Walk Stationwalk 4,620 ft
17 min

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Distance: 4,260 ft
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland and Leith Walk Station, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Princes Street to Shrubhill every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from St Andrew Square to McDonald Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 6 min.

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