How to get from Leith to Edinburgh Castle by bus?

From Leith to Edinburgh Castle by bus

Take one direct bus from Leith to Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh: take the 25 bus from Foot Of the Walk, Leith station to Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min.

29min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2525
Walk to Edinburgh Castle
Leaves from Foot Of the Walk, Leith

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foot Of the Walk, Leith
    ID 6200242280
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Riccarton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243425
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Edinburgh Castle
    Walk to
    Edinburgh Castle
    Johnston Terrace
    970 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Leith to Edinburgh Castle by light rail

Take one direct light rail from Leith to Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh: take the T50 light rail from Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith station to Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is £2.00.

30min£2.00
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - T50T50
Walk to Edinburgh Castle
Leaves from Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith
    ID 9400ZZTWWJR2
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Light rail - T50T50
    Wait for light rail
    T50
    Edinburgh Airport
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh
    ID 9400ZZEDPRS2
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to Edinburgh Castle
    Walk to
    Edinburgh Castle
    Johnston Terrace
    970 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Leith to Edinburgh Castle

The distance between Leith, Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh is approximately 3.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leith to Edinburgh Castle by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Edinburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Leith

Leith is located at Giles Street, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is St Anthony Street, Leith.

Bus stations close to Leith:

  • St Anthony Street, Leith
  • Parliament Street, Leith
  • Kirkgate Centre, Leith

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle is located at Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is Grassmarket, Old Town.

Train stations close to Edinburgh Castle:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh Castle:

  • Grassmarket, Old Town
  • West Port, Old Town
  • Princes Street (West), Edinburgh

Related Routes

From Leith to Edinburgh Castle by light rail

Take one direct light rail from Leith to Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh: take the T50 light rail from Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith station to Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is £2.00.

30min£2.00
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - T50T50
Walk to Edinburgh Castle
Leaves from Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith
    ID 9400ZZTWWJR2
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Light rail - T50T50
    Wait for light rail
    T50
    Edinburgh Airport
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh
    ID 9400ZZEDPRS2
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to Edinburgh Castle
    Walk to
    Edinburgh Castle
    Johnston Terrace
    970 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leith to Edinburgh Castle?

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Bus line 25.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leith to Edinburgh Castle?

    The alternative route takes 30 minutes, using Bus line T50.

  • Is there a direct bus between Leith and Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Leith to Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh in 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Leith to Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh?

    The 25 bus line goes from Foot Of the Walk, Leith station near Leith to Riccarton station near Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leith to Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh by bus?

    The total travel time between Leith and Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh by bus is about 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Leith to get to Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh?

    Get on the 25 bus from the Foot Of the Walk, Leith stop near Leith in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Leith and Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh?

    Get off the bus at the Riccarton stop, which is closest to Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh.

  • When is the first bus from Leith to Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh?

    The first bus from Leith to Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh is Riccarton - Restalrig. It leaves the Foot Of the Walk, Leith stop at 09:06.