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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland’s flagship museum covering history, science, design and world cultures in a landmark Victorian building. A top all-round visit in the city.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 12 trains that leave Leuchars for Edinburgh on Sun, Jun 14, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest trains will take 1 h 5 m 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.
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C02068Omio 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 $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$12 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leuchars to Edinburgh:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuchars to Edinburgh costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 48m.
The journey is about 13m faster (1h 6m by train vs 1h 19m by car) and roughly $49 (€40) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $62 (€50)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Leuchars to Edinburgh trains for today, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:22 AM Leuchars | 1h03 | 9:25 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:46 AM Leuchars | 1h09 | 9:55 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:22 AM Leuchars | 1h04 | 10:26 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:46 AM Leuchars | 1h09 | 10:55 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:57 PM Leuchars | 1h14 | 10:11 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect |
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Trains from Leuchars to Edinburgh run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 32 miles (52 km) distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 32 miles (52 km) |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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Scotland’s flagship museum covering history, science, design and world cultures in a landmark Victorian building. A top all-round visit in the city.
Major national art gallery on The Mound with Scottish and European masterpieces. Central, elegant and one of Edinburgh’s classic cultural stops.
Striking red-sandstone gallery dedicated to portraits of figures from Scottish history and culture. Well regarded for both the collection and the building itself.
Edinburgh’s most famous historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, courtyards, shops and major sights.
One of Edinburgh’s essential viewpoints, especially popular for sunrise and sunset photography. Famous for sweeping views over the city and Arthur’s Seat.
Ancient volcanic peak in Holyrood Park with the city’s most famous hike and outstanding panoramic views. A classic outdoor Edinburgh experience.
Scotland’s best-known national dish: a peppery savoury pudding traditionally made with oats and offal, served with mashed turnips and potatoes. It is strongly associated with Edinburgh and Burns supps
A rich Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. Though from Cullen, it is a classic on Edinburgh menus and a comforting local staple
A traditional hearty soup of barley, root vegetables and usually lamb or mutton. It is a long-standing Scottish comfort food commonly found in pubs and cafes
A polished gastropub from Tom Kitchin, known for refined Scottish pub classics, seasonal produce and a warm neighbourhood atmosphere
A long-established seafood restaurant popular for Scottish mussels, fish dishes and a relaxed city-centre setting
A respected upscale seafood restaurant focused on high-quality Scottish fish and shellfish in an elegant contemporary space
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