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How to get to South Leith in Edinburgh by bus, light rail or train?

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Directions to South Leith (Edinburgh) with public transport

The following transport lines have routes that pass near South Leith

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How to get to South Leith by bus?

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Bus stations near South Leith in Edinburgh

  • Bernard Street, Leith,3 min walk,
  • The Shore, Leith,6 min walk,
  • Sandport Street, North Leith,6 min walk,

Light Rail stations near South Leith in Edinburgh

  • The Shore, Leith,3 min walk,

Bus lines to South Leith in Edinburgh

  • 34,Sighthill,
  • 16,Silverknowes,
  • N16,Bonaly,
  • 35,Sighthill,
  • 36,North Leith,
  • N35,Riccarton,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the nearest stations to South Leith?

    The nearest stations to South Leith are:

    • Bernard Street, Leith is 159 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • The Shore, Leith is 174 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • Sandport Street, North Leith is 393 meters away, 6 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near South Leith?

    These bus lines stop near South Leith: 16, 34, 35.

  • Which train line stops near South Leith?

    SCOTRAIL

  • Which light rail line stops near South Leith?

    T50

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to South Leith in Edinburgh?

    The nearest light rail station to South Leith in Edinburgh is The Shore, Leith. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to South Leith in Edinburgh?

    The nearest bus stop to South Leith in Edinburgh is Bernard Street, Leith. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to South Leith in Edinburgh?

    The T50 is the first light rail that goes to South Leith in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 05:02.

  • What time is the last light rail to South Leith in Edinburgh?

    The T50 is the last light rail that goes to South Leith in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 00:00.

  • What time is the first bus to South Leith in Edinburgh?

    The N16 is the first bus that goes to South Leith in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 03:12.

  • What time is the last bus to South Leith in Edinburgh?

    The N16 is the last bus that goes to South Leith in Edinburgh. It stops nearby at 03:14.

  • How much is the light rail fare to South Leith?

    The light rail fare to South Leith costs about £2.00 - £7.50.

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