The cheapest and fastest trains from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 34 trains that leave Leuchars station (LEU) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) on Fri, May 08, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 59 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.
Y118309:22 AM1h03Leuchars station (LEU)10:25 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$131One-way0 transfers
Y1183811:23 AM1h02Leuchars station (LEU)12:25 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$131One-way0 transfers
N259264:24 PM1h04Leuchars station (LEU)5:28 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$131One-way0 transfers
Y118737:48 PM1h01Leuchars station (LEU)8:49 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$131One-way0 transfers
Y390025:54 AM1h14Leuchars station (LEU)7:08 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$161One-way0 transfers
Y385955:37 PM0h55Leuchars station (LEU)6:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$301One-way0 transfers
Y3858410:26 AM0h57Leuchars station (LEU)11:23 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$301One-way0 transfers
Y385891:30 PM0h58Leuchars station (LEU)2:28 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$301One-way0 transfers
Y385912:31 PM0h58Leuchars station (LEU)3:29 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$301One-way0 transfers
Y385933:25 PM0h59Leuchars station (LEU)4:24 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$301One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$17 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB):
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 39m.
The journey is about 17m faster (1h 6m by train vs 1h 23m by car) and roughly $46 (€36) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($17 (€14) vs $63 (€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 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.
Live departures
Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y38580 | 8:38 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h00 | 9:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y39032 | 8:53 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h12 | 10:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y11830 | 9:22 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h03 | 10:25 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C74726 | 9:46 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h08 | 10:54 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y39042 | 10:01 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h14 | 11:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y38584 | 10:26 AM Leuchars station (LEU) | 0h57 | 11:23 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Scotrail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Scotrail, but also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) or Caledonian Sleeper to find the best option for your trip from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Scotrail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) or Caledonian Sleeper to find the best option for your trip from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 22:44. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 57m.
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 5:51 AM |
Last train 10:44 PM |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail trains will get you between Leuchars station (LEU) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 21:45 Saturday 06:20 - 21:45 Sunday 10:10 - 22:15
- Type of shops available: News kiosk and taxi kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramp to Island platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. Radar - National Key Scheme
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop at the station entrance, next to the car park
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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