There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Leith Links by bus, tram, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Edinburgh to Leith Links by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Leith Links is to tram which costs £3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Leith Links is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs £20 - £24.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leith Street and arriving at Somerset Place. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from St Andrew Square and arriving at Foot of the Walk. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
The distance between Edinburgh and Leith Links is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leith Links without a car is to line 1 bus which takes 15 min and costs £3.
The line 1 bus from Leith Street to Somerset Place takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Edinburgh to Leith Links bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Leith Street station.
Edinburgh to Leith Links train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from St Andrew Square station.
Edinburgh to Leith Links bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Somerset Place station.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Leith Links, Scotland?
Lothian operates a bus from Leith Street to Somerset Place every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from St Andrew Square to Foot of the Walk every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 12 min.
- Phone
- 0131 338 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
Tram from St Andrew Square to Foot of the Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
.jpg "Tram interior")
.jpg "Low-floor Edinburgh Tram")
.jpg "Edinburgh tram side view")
- Phone
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- Lothian
Bus from Leith Street to Somerset Place
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Lothian
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Estimated price
- £20–24
Central Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
City Cabs Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 228 1211
- Website
- citycabs.co.uk
Drymen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1360 660077
ComCab Edinburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 272 8000
- Website
- comcab-edinburgh.co.uk
Central Taxis Edinburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Leith Links train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Foot of the Walk station.
There are 2834+ hotels available in Leith Links.