The cheapest and fastest trains from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Waverley (EDB) will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 24 trains that leave Leuchars station (LEU) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 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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Compare train and coach for Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 51 km
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1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 21:44 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h12 | 22:56 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 5 November | |||||
Y66000 | On time 08:38 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h00 | 09:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y66481 | On time 08:53 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h12 | 10:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23291 | On time 09:22 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h03 | 10:25 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23780 | On time 09:46 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h08 | 10:54 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y66491 | On time 10:01 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h16 | 11:17 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C05943 | On time 10:26 Leuchars station (LEU) | 0h57 | 11:23 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y66499 | On time 10:53 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h20 | 12:13 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23303 | On time 11:23 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h02 | 12:25 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y66510 | On time 11:58 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h13 | 13:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y66007 | On time 12:22 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h01 | 13:23 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y66517 | On time 12:52 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h14 | 14:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y66009 | On time 13:30 Leuchars station (LEU) | 0h58 | 14:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y66521 | On time 13:55 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h11 | 15:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y66011 | On time 14:31 Leuchars station (LEU) | 0h58 | 15:29 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y66523 | On time 14:53 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h18 | 16:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y66014 | On time 15:22 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h02 | 16:24 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y66453 | On time 15:56 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h18 | 17:14 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23333 | On time 16:24 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h01 | 17:25 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y66461 | On time 16:54 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h16 | 18:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y66016 | On time 17:37 Leuchars station (LEU) | 0h55 | 18:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y66467 | On time 17:53 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h19 | 19:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y66475 | On time 19:00 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h13 | 20:13 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23345 | On time 19:48 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h01 | 20:49 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y66483 | On time 19:57 Leuchars station (LEU) | 1h17 | 21:14 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 22:44 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country from Leuchars station (LEU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country trains will get you between Leuchars station (LEU) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £5. 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 Waverley (EDB) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Leuchars station (LEU) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- 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
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.

