What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Leven?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Leven is to bus which costs £8 - £12 and takes 1h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Leven?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Leven is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Leven?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Leven?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Leven. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Leven?

The distance between Edinburgh and Leven is 34 miles. The road distance is 36.1 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Leven without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leven without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £13 - £22.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Leven?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leven takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Leven bus from?

Edinburgh to Leven bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Queensferry Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Leven train from?

Edinburgh to Leven train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Leven?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leven is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £13 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £12 and takes 1h 48m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Leven bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Leven bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Leven train arrive?

Edinburgh to Leven train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Leven station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Leven?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Leven is 36 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Edinburgh to Leven.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Leven?

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Where can I stay near Leven?

There are 1339+ hotels available in Leven.

Edinburgh to Leven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Leven by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
1h 6m
£13–22
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Stationbus X58 / ...
1h 48m
£8–12
Drive 35.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Levencar 35.9 mi
49 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Leventaxi 35.9 mi
49 min
£230–280

Edinburgh to Leven by train

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Distance: 34.1 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Leven, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leven hourly. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 1h 48m.

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