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

Distance: 32 miles (52 km)

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from Leuchars to Edinburgh

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

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

FlixBus
09:55PM2h00
Leuchars
11:55PMEdinburgh
$111One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
09:55PM2h00
Leuchars
11:55PMEdinburgh
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
09:55PM2h00
Leuchars
11:55PMEdinburgh
$111One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
03:55PM2h00
Leuchars
05:55PMEdinburgh
$141One-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 bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

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

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuchars to Edinburgh costing on average $8 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Leuchars to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 57m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 50m.

The distance from Leuchars to Edinburgh is approximately 32 miles (52 km).
The average frequency per day from Leuchars to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 40 buses per day.
  • Around 7 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:
  • 7 direct trains per day with ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail.
  • 14 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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