The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh to Leuchars
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Buses per day
36
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh to Leuchars is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Leuchars will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 36 buses that leave Edinburgh for Leuchars every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 52 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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.
FlixBus6:352h10Edinburgh, Bus Station8:45Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)£71One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:152h05Edinburgh, Bus Station0:20Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus12:452h10Edinburgh, Bus Station14:55Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:152h05Edinburgh, Bus Station16:20Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:502h10Edinburgh, Bus Station13:00Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:552h00Edinburgh, Bus Station9:55Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)£261One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:152h05Edinburgh, Bus Station0:20Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:152h05Edinburgh, Bus Station16:20Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:302h05Edinburgh, Bus Station22:35Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus9:102h05Edinburgh, Bus Station11:15Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)£121One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 coach 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 coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 52 km
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price |
2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m 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 coaches for today, Saturday 18 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:50 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h10 | 13:00 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h05 | 14:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 5h30 | 16:20 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 3h46 | 14:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:41 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h29 | 16:10 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 3h41 | 16:20 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:41 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h34 | 17:15 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h35 | 16:20 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 12:45 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h10 | 14:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:11 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h09 | 18:20 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 14:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h05 | 16:20 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h30 | 18:45 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h06 | 18:45 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:10 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h10 | 18:20 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:10 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h05 | 17:15 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:11 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h29 | 19:40 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h05 | 20:20 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 16:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h30 | 18:45 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 3h41 | 20:20 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 6h05 | 0:20 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 18:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h05 | 20:20 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h20 | 22:35 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 3h56 | 22:35 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:30 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h50 | 0:20 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 20:30 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h05 | 22:35 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:37 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 3h43 | 0:20 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:31 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h04 | 1:35 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 22:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h05 | 0:20 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 19 April | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h20 | 9:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 6:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h10 | 8:45 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h36 | 11:15 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:24 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h46 | 12:10 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 5h05 | 13:00 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 7:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h00 | 9:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h31 | 13:10 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h05 | 11:15 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h00 | 12:10 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1 change | |
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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 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 52 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 52 km |
Average bus duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, Park's of Hamilton from Edinburgh to LeucharsYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh to Leuchars with Megabus, FlixBus, 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: Edinburgh to Leuchars coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Leuchars by coach. 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 coach, 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- 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).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- 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.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and 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
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