The cheapest and fastest buses from Edinburgh to Leuchars
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to Leuchars is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Leuchars will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 4 buses that leave Edinburgh for Leuchars on Fri, Feb 13, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Feb 13 the direct buses cover the 52 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Fri, Feb 13 the slowest buses will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Leuchars
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Leuchars 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 3m. 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 €8.
Distance: 52 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price |
2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Leuchars bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Leuchars buses for today, Thursday, February 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:33 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h42 | 11:15 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h20 | 9:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h10 | 8:45 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h05 | 11:15 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h00 | 10:10 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h05 | 9:15 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:33 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h37 | 12:10 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 5h05 | 1:00 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h00 | 9:55 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h31 | 1:10 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h05 | 11:15 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h00 | 12:10 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h31 | 2:10 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h21 | 3:00 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h50 | 1:40 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h10 | 1:00 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h10 | 3:00 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h05 | 1:40 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h25 | 3:00 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:41 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h29 | 4:10 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h01 | 4:40 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:41 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h34 | 5:15 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h15 | 3:00 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h55 | 4:40 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h36 | 6:45 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h10 | 6:45 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h05 | 4:40 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:41 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h29 | 7:10 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h00 | 7:10 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h05 | 5:15 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:08 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h27 | 8:35 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 6h25 | 10:40 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h25 | 8:40 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h30 | 6:45 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:46 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 3h54 | 8:40 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:43 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h42 | 10:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h05 | 10:40 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h05 | 8:40 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:43 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 3h57 | 10:40 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h16 | 11:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:07 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h18 | 12:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h05 | 12:40 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h05 | 10:40 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:37 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h03 | 12:40 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:01 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h24 | 1:25 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h05 | 12:40 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Leuchars
Buses from Edinburgh to Leuchars run on average 37 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 52 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 52 km |
Average bus duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Megabus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, Park's of Hamilton from Edinburgh to LeucharsYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh to Leuchars with Megabus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, Park's of Hamilton for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Edinburgh to Leuchars
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Leuchars by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leuchars, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Edinburgh to Leuchars
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
- Bus: 100, 200
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