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Leeds to Edinburgh train

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Cheap train tickets from Leeds to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Dec 03

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
London North Eastern RailwayC30035
10:13AM3h08
Leeds station (LDS)
01:21PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
591One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
London North Eastern RailwayG31496
09:16AM3h07
Leeds station (LDS)
12:23PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
591One-way
1 transfer
Cross CountryC79811
09:08AM2h59
Leeds station (LDS)
12:07PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
591One-way
0 transfers
Cross CountryC48465
12:08PM2h53
Leeds station (LDS)
03:01PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
591One-way
0 transfers
London North Eastern RailwayG32805
08:16PM3h08
Leeds station (LDS)
11:24PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
631One-way
1 transfer

Leeds to Edinburgh train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 3
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
London North Eastern Railway
C46709
London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway | C46709
07:08AM Leeds station (LDS)3h12 10:20AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern Railway
C46709
London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway | C46709
07:08AM Leeds station (LDS)2h59 10:07AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
Transpennine Express
C29950
Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express | C29950
07:42AM Leeds station (LDS)3h23 11:05AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
Cross Country
C48452
Cross CountryCross Country | C48452
08:08AM Leeds station (LDS)3h00 11:08AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern Railway
C30023
Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express | C30023
08:13AM Leeds station (LDS)3h07 11:20AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2 transfers
London North Eastern Railway
G32793
Northern RailNorthern Rail | G32793
08:16AM Leeds station (LDS)3h04 11:20AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
Cross Country
C79811
Cross CountryCross Country | C79811
09:08AM Leeds station (LDS)2h59 12:07PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern Railway
G31496
Northern RailNorthern Rail | G31496
09:16AM Leeds station (LDS)3h07 12:23PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
Cross Country
C48458
Cross CountryCross Country | C48458
10:08AM Leeds station (LDS)2h57 01:05PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern Railway
C30035
Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express | C30035
10:13AM Leeds station (LDS)3h08 01:21PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
Cross Country
C48462
Cross CountryCross Country | C48462
11:08AM Leeds station (LDS)3h01 02:09PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern Railway
G32795
Northern RailNorthern Rail | G32795
11:16AM Leeds station (LDS)3h06 02:22PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
Cross Country
C48465
Cross CountryCross Country | C48465
12:08PM Leeds station (LDS)2h53 03:01PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern Railway
G32797
Northern RailNorthern Rail | G32797
12:16PM Leeds station (LDS)3h08 03:24PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
Cross Country
C48469
Cross CountryCross Country | C48469
01:08PM Leeds station (LDS)2h58 04:06PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern Railway
G32798
Northern RailNorthern Rail | G32798
01:16PM Leeds station (LDS)3h06 04:22PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
Cross Country
C48474
Cross CountryCross Country | C48474
02:08PM Leeds station (LDS)3h00 05:08PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern Railway
G31500
Northern RailNorthern Rail | G31500
02:16PM Leeds station (LDS)3h07 05:23PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
Cross Country
C48478
Cross CountryCross Country | C48478
03:08PM Leeds station (LDS)2h59 06:07PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern Railway
G31502
Northern RailNorthern Rail | G31502
03:16PM Leeds station (LDS)3h11 06:27PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
Cross Country
C48482
Cross CountryCross Country | C48482
04:08PM Leeds station (LDS)2h56 07:04PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern Railway
G31504
Northern RailNorthern Rail | G31504
04:16PM Leeds station (LDS)3h06 07:22PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
Cross Country
C48485
Cross CountryCross Country | C48485
05:09PM Leeds station (LDS)2h56 08:05PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern Railway
C30091
Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express | C30091
05:13PM Leeds station (LDS)3h07 08:20PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
Cross Country
C48489
Cross CountryCross Country | C48489
06:08PM Leeds station (LDS)2h56 09:04PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern Railway
G32802
Northern RailNorthern Rail | G32802
06:16PM Leeds station (LDS)3h09 09:25PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
London North Eastern Railway
C30216
Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express | C30216
06:52PM Leeds station (LDS)3h16 10:08PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
Cross Country
C48494
Cross CountryCross Country | C48494
07:08PM Leeds station (LDS)3h06 10:14PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern Railway
C30107
Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express | C30107
07:12PM Leeds station (LDS)3h08 10:20PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
Cross Country
C48498
Cross CountryCross Country | C48498
08:08PM Leeds station (LDS)2h57 11:05PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern Railway
G32805
Northern RailNorthern Rail | G32805
08:16PM Leeds station (LDS)3h08 11:24PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Leeds to Edinburgh?

The best time to book your train from Leeds to Edinburgh is 56 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Leeds to Edinburgh route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Leeds to Edinburgh per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Leeds to Edinburgh.

Fastest train times from Leeds to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Dec 03

Fastest Journey

2 h 53 m

Average

3 h 4 m

Trains per day

31

Distance

262 km

Of the 31 trains that leave Leeds for Edinburgh every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Cross CountryC48465
12:08PM2h53
Leeds station (LDS)
03:01PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
591One-way
0 transfers
Cross CountryC48485
05:09PM2h56
Leeds station (LDS)
08:05PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
731One-way
0 transfers
Cross CountryC48482
04:08PM2h56
Leeds station (LDS)
07:04PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
731One-way
0 transfers
Cross CountryC48489
06:08PM2h56
Leeds station (LDS)
09:04PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
891One-way
0 transfers
Cross CountryC48458
10:08AM2h57
Leeds station (LDS)
01:05PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
691One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leeds to Edinburgh

Trains from Leeds to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €16
Distance
261 km
Average train duration
3h 21m
Cheapest ticket price
€21
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
3
Train providers
6
Fastest train
2h 52m
First train
03:10
Last train
21:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €16

Train providers: CrossCountry, East Coast and TransPennine Express trains Leeds to Edinburgh

You can travel by train to Edinburgh from Leeds with CrossCountry, East Coast and TransPennine Express for as low as €48. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Leeds and Edinburgh. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

CrossCountry from Leeds to Edinburgh train information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 52 min
  • Cheapest Price: €54
  • CrossCountry frequency: 10 a day

FAQs: Trains from Leeds to Edinburgh

FAQs: Travel by train from Leeds to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Edinburgh.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Leeds to Edinburgh can start from as little as €21 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leeds to Edinburgh is €57; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Leeds to Edinburgh train travel time is 2 h 52 min   for the 261 km long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Leeds to Edinburgh leaves at 03: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Leeds to Edinburgh leaves at 21: 30.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Leeds to Edinburgh without having to change trains with CrossCountry or LNER. There are 3 direct trains from Leeds to Edinburgh each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the route from Leeds to Edinburgh you can take a train with CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Leeds to Edinburgh on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 30.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Leeds, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, located 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Edinburgh from Leeds is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 52 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Leeds to Edinburgh is March.
You have options as you can travel from Leeds to Edinburgh 2 different ways: train or coach.

Popular train stations from Leeds to Edinburgh

Leeds
Edinburgh
The major train station for departures in Leeds is Leeds. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leeds for your trip from Leeds to Edinburgh.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
  • Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Public transit options for Leeds
  • Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
The major train station for arrivals in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your journey to Edinburgh from Leeds.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley
  • 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.
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