How to travel from Edinburgh to Leuchars

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Travel Information to Leuchars from Edinburgh

distanceDistance32 miles (51 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$9 - $9
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $9 (€8) • 55 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $9 (€8) • 55 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus or ScotRail

Take a train or bus to travel 32 miles (51 km) between Edinburgh and Leuchars. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Megabus or ScotRail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Edinburgh to Leuchars.

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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Leuchars

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 8 8Cheapest
Average price 13 10Cheapest
Average duration55m1h 30m
Direct Options
First departure5:30 AM12:55 AM
Last departure11:12 PM11:55 PM
No. of daily departures733
Companies
  • Cross Country
  • London North Eastern Railway
  • Scotrail
  • Caledonian Sleeper
  • Megabus

Travel options
from Edinburgh to Leuchars

How to get from Edinburgh to Leuchars by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Leuchars is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Megabus
09:35AM1h36
Edinburgh
11:11AMDundee, Seagate Bus Station
$131One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Megabus
09:35AM1h36
Edinburgh
11:11AMDundee, Seagate Bus Station
$131One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Scotrail
05:30AM1h03
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
06:33AMLeuchars station (LEU)
$141One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Megabus
10:35AM1h36
Edinburgh
12:11PMDundee, Seagate Bus Station
$131One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
08:35AM1h36
Edinburgh
10:11AMDundee, Seagate Bus Station
$131One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
11:35AM1h36
Edinburgh
01:11PMDundee, Seagate Bus Station
$131One-way
0 transfers

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Travel between Edinburgh and Leuchars on ScotRail and CrossCountry travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

    FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Leuchars

    FAQs: Travel to Leuchars easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Leuchars.
    FAQs

    You can get between Edinburgh and Leuchars 2 different ways: train or bus.

    The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Leuchars is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Leuchars:

    Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $9 (€8) for the same trip.

    The fastest way to get to Leuchars from Edinburgh is by train with an average travel time of 55 min.

    Other travel options to Leuchars take longer:

    Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 30 min of travel time.

    The distance from Edinburgh to Leuchars is approximately 32 miles (51 km).

    The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Leuchars is:

    • 16 buses per day.
    • Around 3 trains per day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Edinburgh and Leuchars as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to Leuchars:

    • Most travelers board their train from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Leuchars.

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Edinburgh to Leuchars:

    • You can travel to Leuchars from Edinburgh by bus with Megabus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $9 (€8) with Megabus from Edinburgh to Leuchars.
    • You can travel by train from Edinburgh to Leuchars with ScotRail, East Coast, CrossCountry or Caledonian Sleeper, and you can find East Coast Edinburgh to Leuchars tickets for $9 (€8) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Leuchars with the following travel companies:

    • 3 direct trains per day with East Coast or Caledonian Sleeper.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Leuchars as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Edinburgh to Leuchars.

    Many of our customers traveling from Edinburgh to Leuchars don't make Leuchars their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Leuchars are London, Burntisland, Ingliston or Glasgow, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Leuchars to any of these top destinations today!
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