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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Leuchars
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Leuchars among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, while a flight costs an average of $274.
Distance: 354 miles (571 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$173 Average price | $274 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 17m Average total duration 11h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Leuchars
Compare the available ways to get from London to Leuchars, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Leuchars:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Leuchars costing on average $173.
A bus is $186 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Leuchars costing on average $274.
Other travel options to Leuchars take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 12h 17m.
The journey is about 2h 47m faster (5h 43m by train vs 8h 30m by car) and roughly $12 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($173 vs $185). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Leuchars
How to get from London to Leuchars by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Leuchars is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 1755:55 AM 1h35 London Stansted Airport 7:30 AM Glasgow International Airport $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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RK 1755:55 AM 1h35 London Stansted Airport 7:30 AM Glasgow International Airport $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
U23189:25 PM 1h15 London Stansted Airport 10:40 PM Edinburgh Airport $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G802422:03 PM 5h33 London Kings Cross (KGX) 7:36 PM Leuchars station (LEU) $97 1 One-way 0 transfers
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W6990412:33 PM 6h09 London Kings Cross (KGX) 6:42 PM Leuchars station (LEU) $99 1 One-way 2 transfers
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C146494:13 PM 5h51 London Kings Cross (KGX) 10:04 PM Leuchars station (LEU) $105 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM 14h40 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 11:10 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) $62 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 AM 10h45 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 11:10 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) $83 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus10:30 PM 11h30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 10:00 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
RK 5967:40 AM 1h20 London Stansted Airport 9:00 AM Edinburgh Airport $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
U29837:00 PM 1h30 London Southend Airport 8:30 PM Edinburgh Airport $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
U23109:35 AM 1h20 London Stansted Airport 10:55 AM Edinburgh Airport $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Leuchars:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Leuchars costing on average $173.
A bus is $186 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Leuchars costing on average $274.
Other travel options to Leuchars take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 12h 17m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Leuchars as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Leuchars station (LEU).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arrive in Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Leuchars by train.
- Travel with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa, Loganair, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Brussels Airlines, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Leuchars by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leuchars by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper.
- 23 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer, Loganair, Ryanair.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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