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National Museum of Scotland
National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£12
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
1 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
1 h 57 m
Buses on 20 Sept
52
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leuchars to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leuchars to Edinburgh will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 52 buses from Leuchars to Edinburgh, including 10 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuchars to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 52 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price | £45 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leuchars to Edinburgh:
A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Leuchars to Edinburgh costing on average £8.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 50m.
Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £37. The journey takes 1h 50m versus 1h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Leuchars to Edinburgh coaches for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h45 | 9:40 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h44 | 10:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 7:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 9:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 5h00 | 12:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h44 | 11:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 5h25 | 13:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h25 | 13:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h44 | 12:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 12:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 5h35 | 15:00 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h25 | 13:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h35 | 15:00 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h46 | 13:11 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 12:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 6h35 | 17:00 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h49 | 15:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 13:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h05 | 17:00 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 12:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h05 | 15:00 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 6h00 | 18:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h46 | 15:41 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h30 | 17:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h30 | 17:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 14:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h05 | 17:00 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h44 | 17:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h00 | 18:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 17:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h44 | 19:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h00 | 19:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 19:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h05 | 21:00 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h12 | 20:07 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 19:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 16:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 18:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 19:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h05 | 21:00 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 17:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 19:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 5h25 | 23:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 7h00 | 0:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h06 | 21:01 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h01 | 21:56 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h25 | 23:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 18:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h05 | 21:00 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 6h00 | 0:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h38 | 23:03 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h43 | 0:08 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 21:35 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h45 | 23:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:35 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h20 | 0:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:35 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h39 | 0:14 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 22:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 0:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Leuchars to Edinburgh run on average 46 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £2 by train.
There are 9 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 40m.
Distance 52 km |
Average bus duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 46 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Major art gallery with Scottish and international works from the Renaissance to the late nineteenth century, beside Princes Street Gardens.
Contemporary art gallery in a converted schoolhouse, known for thoughtful exhibitions by Scottish and international artists near the Royal Mile.
Historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, shops and public buildings. Ideal for first-time visitors on foot.
Extinct volcano with popular walking routes and broad views over the city and coast. A rewarding outdoor escape close to the centre.
Large public gardens below the castle, good for a break between Old and New Town sights, with monuments, lawns and seasonal planting.
A rich Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions, closely associated with east coast cooking and widely enjoyed in Edinburgh.
Scotland’s iconic savoury pudding of sheep’s offal, oats and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties at Burns suppers.
A classic Scottish dessert of raspberries, whipped cream, honey and toasted oats, often linked with soft fruit from eastern Scotland.
Elegant dining room serving refined Scottish tasting menus focused on seasonal produce in a calm central setting.
Popular traditional restaurant near the Castle, specialising in haggis, game and hearty Scottish comfort food.
Stylish brasserie and oyster bar with Scottish seafood, shellfish and classic dishes in a grand city-centre space.
Moderate for the UK. Rooms and dining are pricier in peak season, but buses are affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés and pubs usually do not expect tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leuchars to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leuchars to Edinburgh buses use the Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) to Edinburgh, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1). Use this guide to compare Leuchars and Edinburgh bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Edinburgh, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1) is 4 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1). ATMs are available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1).
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1).
Available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1): Bus stop is accessible with a curbside stop.
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