The cheapest and fastest trains from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Airport
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Airport will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 44 trains that leave Leuchars station (LEU) for Edinburgh Airport every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 58 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.
L8759713:550h58Leuchars station (LEU)14:53Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£111One-way0 changes
L8756820:571h01Leuchars station (LEU)21:58Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£111One-way0 changes
L8756610:010h58Leuchars station (LEU)10:59Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£111One-way0 changes
L87075 · L8770714:311h18Leuchars station (LEU)15:49Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£111One-way1 change
L8759914:531h03Leuchars station (LEU)15:56Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£111One-way0 changes
L8759713:550h58Leuchars station (LEU)14:53Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£111One-way0 changes
L8756610:010h58Leuchars station (LEU)10:59Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£111One-way0 changes
L8758922:440h58Leuchars station (LEU)23:42Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£111One-way0 changes
L875558:530h58Leuchars station (LEU)9:51Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£111One-way0 changes
L8758611:580h58Leuchars station (LEU)12:56Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 56 km
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1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C14660 · L87668 | 8:38 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h12 | 9:50 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
C14660 · C15379 | 8:38 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h06 | 9:44 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
L87555 · W83158 | 8:53 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h20 | 10:13 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
L87555+ Metro from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram | 8:53 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h23 | 10:16 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
L87555 | 8:53 Leuchars station (LEU) | 0h58 | 9:51 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01942+ W83167 | 9:22 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h24 | 10:46 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
C01942+ W68696+ Metro from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram | 9:22 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h26 | 10:48 Edinburgh, Airport | 2 changes | |
C01942+ W68696 | 9:22 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h01 | 10:23 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
G01153+ W68655 | 9:46 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h06 | 10:52 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
G01153+ W68655+ Metro from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram | 9:46 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h31 | 11:17 Edinburgh, Airport | 2 changes | |
G01153+ W83174 | 9:46 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h27 | 11:13 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
L87566 | 10:01 Leuchars station (LEU) | 0h58 | 10:59 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87566+ Metro from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram | 10:01 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h23 | 11:24 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
L87069 · L87682 | 10:26 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h20 | 11:46 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
L87069 · W83178 | 10:26 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h16 | 11:42 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
L87575 · W68898 | 10:54 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h24 | 12:18 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
L87575 | 10:54 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h05 | 11:59 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87575+ Metro from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram | 10:54 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h30 | 12:24 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
C02007+ W68705 | 11:23 Leuchars station (LEU) | 0h59 | 12:22 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
C02007+ W68705+ Metro from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram | 11:23 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h24 | 12:47 Edinburgh, Airport | 2 changes | |
C02007+ W83185 | 11:23 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h18 | 12:41 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
L87586 · W83190 | 11:58 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h16 | 13:14 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
L87586+ Metro from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram | 11:58 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h23 | 13:21 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
L87586 | 11:58 Leuchars station (LEU) | 0h58 | 12:56 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87072 · W83195 | 12:22 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h23 | 13:45 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
L87072 · W68810 | 12:22 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h07 | 13:29 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
L87593 | 12:52 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h02 | 13:54 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87593+ Metro from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram | 12:52 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h27 | 14:19 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
L87074 · L87703 | 13:30 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h22 | 14:52 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
L87597 | 13:55 Leuchars station (LEU) | 0h58 | 14:53 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87075 · L87707 | 14:31 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h18 | 15:49 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
L87599 | 14:53 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h03 | 15:56 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87079 · W68870 | 15:25 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h04 | 16:29 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
L87527 | 15:56 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h04 | 17:00 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0 changesdirect | |
N36386+ W68741 | 16:24 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h01 | 17:25 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
L87536 | 16:54 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h03 | 17:57 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87081 · L87729 | 17:37 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h15 | 18:52 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
L87542 | 17:53 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h06 | 18:59 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87549 | 19:01 Leuchars station (LEU) | 0h58 | 19:59 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01960+ C14993 | 19:48 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h06 | 20:54 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
L87558 | 19:57 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h03 | 21:00 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87568 | 20:57 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h01 | 21:58 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87578 | 21:58 Leuchars station (LEU) | 0h58 | 22:56 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87589 | 22:44 Leuchars station (LEU) | 0h58 | 23:42 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Airport
Trains from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Airport run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 16:24. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 58m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 4:54 |
Last train 16:24 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Airport trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Leuchars station (LEU) and Edinburgh Airport from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Leuchars station (LEU) and Edinburgh Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 21:45 Saturday 06:20 - 21:45 Sunday 10:10 - 22:15
- Type of shops available: News kiosk and taxi kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramp to Island platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. Radar - National Key Scheme
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop at the station entrance, next to the car park
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