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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Airdrie is to bus which costs £8 - £17 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Airdrie is to train which takes 51 min and costs £14 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Airdrie?

No, there is no direct bus from Leith station to Airdrie. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Cairnhill Road via Maxim Business Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Airdrie?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Airdrie. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Leith to Airdrie?

The distance between Leith and Airdrie is 33 miles. The road distance is 37.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Airdrie without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs £14 - £27.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Airdrie takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Leith to Airdrie bus from?

Leith to Airdrie bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leith to Airdrie train from?

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

Train or bus from Leith to Airdrie?

The best way to get from Leith to Airdrie is to train which takes 51 min and costs £14 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £17 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Leith to Airdrie bus arrive?

Leith to Airdrie bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Maxim Business Park station.

Where does the Leith to Airdrie train arrive?

Leith to Airdrie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Airdrie station.

Can I drive from Leith to Airdrie?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Airdrie is 38 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Leith to Airdrie.

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

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Where can I stay near Airdrie?

There are 1518+ hotels available in Airdrie.

Leith to Airdrie - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Airdrietrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
51 min
£14–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Maxim Business Parkbus 900
1h 35m
£8–16
Drive 37.3 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Airdriecar 37.3 mi
52 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leith to Airdrietaxi 37.3 mi
52 min
£240–290

Leith to Airdrie by train

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Distance: 32.9 mi
Duration: 51 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Airdrie every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £14–27 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Maxim Business Park every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £6–13 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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