There are 6 ways to get from Leuchars (Station) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Leuchars to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain Dundee - Edinburgh
1h 11m£30–45Bus via Dundee Slessor Gardens
cheapest- Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Edinburgh Airportbus Ember
2h 20m£11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus Fly
1h 52mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Leuchars (Station) to Edinburgh-EDI47.5 mi
58 minDrive 47.5 mi
- Drive from Leuchars (Station) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 47.5 mi
58 min£12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Leuchars (Station) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)taxi 47.5 mi
58 min£100–120
Leuchars (Station) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leuchars (Station) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to bus via Dundee Slessor Gardens which costs £11 - £17 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Leuchars (Station) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Leuchars (Station) station to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Terminal via Malmaison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Leuchars (Station) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Leuchars and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Edinburgh Gateway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Leuchars (Station) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 47 miles. The road distance is 47.8 miles.
The best way to get from Leuchars (Station) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £29 - £50.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Leuchars (Station) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
Leuchars (Station) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Xplore Dundee, depart from Malmaison station.
Leuchars (Station) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Leuchars station.
The best way to get from Leuchars (Station) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £29 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 52m.
What companies run services between Leuchars (Station), Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Leuchars to Edinburgh Gateway hourly. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, Xplore Dundee operates a bus from Malmaison to Terminal every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Leuchars to Edinburgh Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01382 201121
- [email protected]
- Website
- Xplore Dundee
Bus from Malmaison to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Xplore Dundee
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Leuchars (Station) to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- £100–120
Club Cars St Andrews
- Phone
- +44 1334 408 908
- Website
- clubcarsstandrews.com
St Andrews Quick Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7938 151 900
- Website
- standrewsquicktaxis.co.uk
Starfish Taxis - Transfers & Tours
- Phone
- + 44 7790 021 000
- Website
- starfish-taxis.com
Williamsons Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1334 839 279
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More Questions & Answers
Leuchars (Station) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Xplore Dundee, arrive at Terminal station.
Leuchars (Station) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Gateway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuchars (Station) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 48 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Leuchars (Station) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3100+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leuchars (Station) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




