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National Gallery of Scotland
Scotland’s main art museum displays European masterpieces and Scottish works in a grand neoclassical building on the Mound.
Trains from Leuchars to Ingliston run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 5:04 |
Last train 23:10 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 3 days |
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Scotland’s main art museum displays European masterpieces and Scottish works in a grand neoclassical building on the Mound.
A major museum of world cultures, science and Scottish history, with interactive galleries and famous natural history displays.
A modern art venue in a former school, showing changing exhibitions by Scottish and international artists near Dean Village.
A large city-centre garden below the castle, ideal for walks, seasonal events and classic views of Edinburgh’s skyline.
Edinburgh’s historic main street links the castle and Holyrood, lined with closes, shops, museums and landmark buildings.
An extinct volcano in Holyrood Park with popular walking trails and one of the best panoramic viewpoints over the city.
Scotland’s national dish of minced sheep offal with oats and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties. A key Burns Night and everyday classic.
A full cooked breakfast with sausage, bacon, egg, tattie scone, black pudding and beans. A familiar Scottish start to the day.
Soft potato griddle scones, often served at breakfast with butter or alongside cooked items. A simple and much-loved Scottish staple.
Popular casual restaurant at Edinburgh Park serving Indian dishes and grilled meats in a modern, relaxed setting near Ingliston.
Friendly local pub and restaurant in nearby Ratho, known for hearty Scottish pub food and a traditional village atmosphere.
Smart brasserie inside Norton House Hotel offering Scottish produce and classic dishes in a polished country house atmosphere.
Moderate for the Edinburgh area. Hotels near the airport can be pricey, but dining and buses or trams are similar to other UK city outskirts.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis; cafés usually just small change or none.
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Most Leuchars to Ingliston trains use the Leuchars to station pair. Use this guide to compare Leuchars and Ingliston train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leuchars has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Leuchars.
Wi-Fi is available at Leuchars.
Ticket office support is available at Leuchars. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leuchars: Parking, WC.
Available at Leuchars: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leuchars: 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.
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