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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Edinburgh Waverley is to tram which costs £3 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Edinburgh Waverley is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs £19 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Edinburgh Waverley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Foot of the Walk and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Edinburgh Waverley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Foot of the Walk and arriving at Picardy Place. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Leith to Edinburgh Waverley?

The distance between Leith and Edinburgh Waverley is 1 miles.

How do I travel from Leith to Edinburgh Waverley without a car?

The best way to get from Leith to Edinburgh Waverley without a car is to line 16 bus which takes 14 min and costs £3.

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

The line 16 bus from Foot of the Walk to Princes Street takes 14 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Leith to Edinburgh Waverley bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Foot of the Walk station.

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

Leith to Edinburgh Waverley train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Foot of the Walk station.

Where does the Leith to Edinburgh Waverley bus arrive?

Leith to Edinburgh Waverley bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Leith to Edinburgh Waverley train arrive?

Leith to Edinburgh Waverley train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Picardy Place station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Waverley?

There are 3004+ hotels available in Edinburgh Waverley.

Leith to Edinburgh Waverley - 4 ways to travel via line 16 bus, tram, and taxi

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

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Line 16 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Foot of the Walk to Princes Streetbus 16 / ...
14 min
£3
Tram
1. Take the tram from Foot of the Walk to Picardy Placetram T50
16 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leith to Edinburgh Waverleytaxi 2.3 mi
7 min
£19–23
Walk
1. Take the foot from Leith to Edinburgh Waverleywalk 1.7 mi
33 min

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Distance: 1.4 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Foot of the Walk to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Foot of the Walk to Picardy Place every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 7 min.

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