What is the cheapest way to get from Leuchars to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Leuchars to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leuchars to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Leuchars to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Leuchars and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuchars to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from St Bunyan's Place and arriving at George Street via Slessor Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Leuchars and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leuchars and arriving at Haymarket. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Leuchars to Edinburgh?

The distance between Leuchars and Edinburgh is 49 miles. The road distance is 50.6 miles.

How do I travel from Leuchars to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Leuchars to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £7 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Leuchars to Edinburgh?

The train from Leuchars to Haymarket takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Leuchars to Edinburgh bus from?

Leuchars to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Slessor Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Leuchars to Edinburgh train from?

Leuchars to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Leuchars station.

Train or bus from Leuchars to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Leuchars to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £7 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 11m.

Where does the Leuchars to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Leuchars to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.

Where does the Leuchars to Edinburgh train arrive?

Leuchars to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Leuchars to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuchars to Edinburgh is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Leuchars to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Leuchars to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Leuchars to Edinburgh - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Leuchars to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Leuchars to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
1h 10m
£7–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Slessor Gardens to George Streetbus E1
2h 11m
Drive 50.3 mi
1. Drive from Leuchars to Edinburghcar 50.3 mi
1h 8m
£13–18

Leuchars to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 48.7 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Leuchars, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Leuchars to Haymarket hourly. Tickets cost £10–21 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Slessor Gardens to George Street every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 48m.

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