What is the cheapest way to get from New Town to Leith?

The cheapest way to get from New Town to Leith is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New Town to Leith?

The fastest way to get from New Town to Leith is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs £17 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between New Town and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Perth Street and arriving at Swanfield. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between New Town and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from St Andrew Square and arriving at Foot of the Walk. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from New Town to Leith?

The distance between New Town and Leith is 1 miles.

How do I travel from New Town to Leith without a car?

The best way to get from New Town to Leith without a car is to bus which takes 11 min and costs £1 - £2.

How long does it take to get from New Town to Leith?

The bus from Perth Street to Swanfield takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the New Town to Leith bus from?

New Town to Leith bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Perth Street station.

Where do I catch the New Town to Leith train from?

New Town to Leith train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from St Andrew Square station.

Where does the New Town to Leith bus arrive?

New Town to Leith bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Swanfield station.

Where does the New Town to Leith train arrive?

New Town to Leith train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Foot of the Walk station.

Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 2841+ hotels available in Leith.

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Distance: 1.4 mi
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between New Town, Scotland and Leith, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Perth Street to Swanfield every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 11 min. Midland Bluebird also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from St Andrew Square to Foot of the Walk every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 12 min.

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