The average train between Edinburgh and Leuchars takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh to Leuchars. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Edinburgh and Leuchars. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Leuchars at 11:44 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Leuchars station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
Edinburgh to Leuchars train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
Edinburgh to Leuchars train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Leuchars station.
Book your Edinburgh to Leuchars train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Edinburgh and Leuchars is 51.5 km. The road distance is 78 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Haymarket to Leuchars hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Three other operators also service this route.