How to get from Leith to Rosyth by bus?

From Leith to Rosyth by bus

To get from Leith to Rosyth in Scotland, take the 21 bus from Kirkgate Centre, Leith station to Hillpark Steps, Blackhall station. Next, take the X55 bus from Hillpark Steps, Blackhall station to Park & Ride, Ferrytoll station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Bus - X55X55
Walk to Rosyth
Leaves from Kirkgate Centre, Leith

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kirkgate Centre, Leith
    ID 6200242270
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    South Gyle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hillpark Steps, Blackhall
    ID 6200246260
    31 min
  • 4
    Bus - X55X55
    Wait for bus
    X55
    Dunfermline
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park & Ride, Ferrytoll
    ID 6500D1064
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rosyth
    Walk to
    Rosyth
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Leith to Rosyth by bus and light rail

To get from Leith to Rosyth in Scotland, take the T50 light rail from Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith station to Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh station. Next, take the X55 bus from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh station to Park & Ride, Ferrytoll station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - T50T50
Bus - X55X55
Walk to Rosyth
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (West), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243655
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - X55X55
    Wait for bus
    X55
    Dunfermline
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park & Ride, Ferrytoll
    ID 6500D1064
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rosyth
    Walk to
    Rosyth
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Leith to Rosyth

The distance between Leith, Scotland and Rosyth, Scotland is approximately 21.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leith to Rosyth by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Leith

Leith is located at Giles Street, Scotland 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 Rosyth, Scotland

Rosyth is located at Rosyth, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Park & Ride, Ferrytoll.

Train stations close to Rosyth:

  • Dalmeny
  • Rosyth
  • Inverkeithing

Bus stations close to Rosyth:

  • Park & Ride, Ferrytoll
  • Civic Centre, Inverkeithing
  • Ferryhills Road, Inverkeithing

Related Routes

From Leith to Rosyth by bus and light rail

To get from Leith to Rosyth in Scotland, take the T50 light rail from Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith station to Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh station. Next, take the X55 bus from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh station to Park & Ride, Ferrytoll station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - T50T50
Bus - X55X55
Walk to Rosyth
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (West), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243655
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - X55X55
    Wait for bus
    X55
    Dunfermline
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park & Ride, Ferrytoll
    ID 6500D1064
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rosyth
    Walk to
    Rosyth
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leith to Rosyth?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line X55.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leith to Rosyth?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Light Rail line T50, Bus line X55.

  • Is there a direct bus between Leith and Rosyth?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Leith to Rosyth?

    The 21 bus line goes from Kirkgate Centre, Leith station near Leith in Edinburgh to South Gyle station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till South Gyle station near Rosyth in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leith to Rosyth by bus?

    The total travel time between Leith in Edinburgh and Rosyth in Scotland by bus is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Leith to get to Rosyth?

    Get on the 21 bus from the Kirkgate Centre, Leith stop near Leith in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Leith and Rosyth?

    Get off the bus at the South Gyle stop, which is closest to Rosyth in Scotland.

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