What is the cheapest way to get from Fife to Leith?

The cheapest way to get from Fife to Leith is to bus which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fife to Leith?

The fastest way to get from Fife to Leith is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Fife and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trading Estate and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Fife and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cupar and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Fife to Leith?

The distance between Fife and Leith is 44 miles. The road distance is 45.9 miles.

How do I travel from Fife to Leith without a car?

The best way to get from Fife to Leith without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £17 - £29.

How long does it take to get from Fife to Leith?

The train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Fife to Leith bus from?

Fife to Leith bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Trading Estate station.

Where do I catch the Fife to Leith train from?

Fife to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.

Train or bus from Fife to Leith?

The best way to get from Fife to Leith is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £17 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Fife to Leith bus arrive?

Fife to Leith bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Fife to Leith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fife to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Fife to Leith is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Fife to Leith.

How do I get a train ticket from Fife to Leith?

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Where can I stay near Leith?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
1h 8m
£17–29
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trading Estate to Bus Stationbus X59a / ...
1h 50m
£9–14
Drive 45.7 mi
1. Drive from Fife to Leithcar 45.7 mi
1h 5m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fife to Leithtaxi 45.7 mi
1h 5m
£290–350

Fife to Leith by train

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1h 8mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 43.6 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £17–28 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Cross Country also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Trading Estate to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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