How to travel from Leuchars to Edinburgh

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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 $6. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $5.

Distance: 32 miles (52 km)

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$12

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$10

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1h 37m

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1h 7m

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30m

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2h 12m

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from Leuchars to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation

train

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

CrossCountryK47991
12:35PM1h08
Leuchars station (LEU)
01:43PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$71One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

CrossCountryK47991
12:35PM1h08
Leuchars station (LEU)
01:43PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$71One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ScotRailY38571
06:26PM1h00
Leuchars station (LEU)
07:26PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$291One-way
0 transfers

Other options

LNERY11839
11:18AM1h06
Leuchars station (LEU)
12:24PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$121One-way
0 transfers
LNERY11847
01:18PM1h03
Leuchars station (LEU)
02:21PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$121One-way
0 transfers
LNERY11855
03:17PM1h05
Leuchars station (LEU)
04:22PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:25AM2h00
Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
12:25PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:25AM2h05
Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
11:30AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:55PM2h05
Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
03:00PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$111One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leuchars to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh 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 Leuchars to Edinburgh.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leuchars and Edinburgh including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leuchars to Edinburgh is a train with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Leuchars to Edinburgh:

A train is $0.61 (€0.50) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leuchars to Edinburgh costing on average $6 (€5).

The fastest way to travel from Leuchars to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 58m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 45m.

The distance from Leuchars to Edinburgh is approximately 32 miles (52 km).
The average frequency per day from Leuchars to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 46 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leuchars to Edinburgh:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leuchars station (LEU) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
  • Buses mostly depart from Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leuchars to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Moffat + Williamson to go to Edinburgh by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leuchars to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail.
  • 10 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Leuchars to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.
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