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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Leuchars
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Leuchars 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 3m. 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 $10.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Edinburgh to Leuchars:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Leuchars costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Leuchars take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Leuchars by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Leuchars is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:35 AM2h10Edinburgh8:45 AMLeuchars$61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:35 AM2h10Edinburgh8:45 AMLeuchars$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:00 AM1h45Edinburgh11:45 AMLeuchars$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:35 AM2h10Edinburgh12:45 PMLeuchars$71One-way0 transfers
- 10:35 PM2h05Edinburgh12:40 AMLeuchars$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Leuchars:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Leuchars costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Leuchars take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Leuchars as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Leuchars station (LEU).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre).
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Leuchars by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, Park's of Hamilton to go to Leuchars by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, ScotRail.
- 11 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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