The cheapest and fastest buses from Leuchars to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Buses per day
2
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leuchars to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leuchars to Edinburgh will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 2 buses that leave Leuchars for Edinburgh on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 52 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leuchars to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuchars to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price |
2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Leuchars to Edinburgh Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 10:39AM | Duration 3h44 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:39AM | Duration 3h44 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 08:07PM | Duration 4h42 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 12:08AM | Duration 4h43 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Live departures
Leuchars to Edinburgh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leuchars to Edinburgh buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h44 | 10:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 9:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 5h00 | 12:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h05 | 11:30 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h44 | 11:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 5h00 | 12:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h00 | 12:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 5h35 | 3:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h16 | 12:41 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 12:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h05 | 11:30 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 12:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h44 | 1:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 12:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h16 | 1:41 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h35 | 3:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 6h35 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 12:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h44 | 3:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 5h00 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h46 | 4:11 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h05 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h43 | 4:38 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h05 | 3:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 6h00 | 6:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h00 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 5h00 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h21 | 6:16 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 5h00 | 7:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h05 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h00 | 6:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h42 | 8:07 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h00 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 6h35 | 11:30 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 7:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 6:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h05 | 9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h36 | 8:31 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h05 | 9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 7:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 7h00 | 12:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h36 | 9:31 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 5h35 | 11:30 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h35 | 11:30 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h05 | 9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 6h00 | 12:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h56 | 10:51 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h43 | 12:08 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h20 | 12:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h55 | 11:30 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 12:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leuchars to Edinburgh
Distance 32 miles (52 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 40 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Leuchars to Edinburgh start from as low as $6 (€5) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $10 (€8) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: Megabus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Moffat + Williamson from Leuchars to EdinburghYou can travel by bus between Leuchars to Edinburgh with Megabus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Moffat + Williamson for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Leuchars to Edinburgh

- Edinburgh Castle, a historic fortress offering panoramic views of the city and housing the Crown Jewels
- Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano providing hiking trails and a vantage point over Edinburgh
- The Royal Mile, a historic street connecting Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, lined with shops and landmarks
- Holyrood Palace, the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, featuring beautiful gardens and historic architecture
- The National Museum of Scotland, a museum showcasing Scottish history, culture, and natural history through diverse exhibits.
- Explore the vibrant atmosphere of Grassmarket, a historic marketplace with pubs, shops, and street performances
- Enjoy a ghost tour through the haunted streets and underground vaults of Edinburgh
- Attend a performance at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, known for its diverse range of shows
- Visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, offering beautiful landscapes and plant collections
- Discover the hidden gems and local art at the Stockbridge Market.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Leuchars to Edinburgh
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
- Bus: 100, 200
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