The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
€61
Average price
€88
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
262 km
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.
The average ticket from Leeds to Edinburgh will cost around €88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €61.
Of the 6 trains that leave Leeds for Edinburgh on Tue, Mar 31, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 31 the direct trains cover the 262 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .
On Tue, Mar 31 the slowest trains will take 3 h 2 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.
Y25391+
C4104909:30AM3h00Leeds station (LDS)12:30PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€611One-way1 transfer
C7483809:10AM3h02Leeds station (LDS)12:12PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€721One-way0 transfers
C43745+
C4105009:42AM2h55Leeds station (LDS)12:37PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€821One-way1 transfer
C43742+
C4104608:44AM2h54Leeds station (LDS)11:38AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1001One-way1 transfer
C7483608:10AM2h58Leeds station (LDS)11:08AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1071One-way0 transfers
C43742+
C4104608:44AM2h54Leeds station (LDS)11:38AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1001One-way1 transfer
C43745+
C4105009:42AM2h55Leeds station (LDS)12:37PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€821One-way1 transfer
C7483608:10AM2h58Leeds station (LDS)11:08AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1071One-way0 transfers
Y25391+
C4104909:30AM3h00Leeds station (LDS)12:30PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€611One-way1 transfer
C7483809:10AM3h02Leeds station (LDS)12:12PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€721One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leeds to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 262 km
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€62 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leeds to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Monday, March 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C74836 | On time 7:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h58 | 10:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25390+ C41042 | On time 7:30 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h03 | 10:33 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
C43742+ C41046 | On time 7:44 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h54 | 10:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
C74838 | On time 8:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h02 | 11:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25391+ C41049 | On time 8:30 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h00 | 11:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
C43745+ C41050 | On time 8:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h55 | 11:37 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Edinburgh
Trains from Leeds to Edinburgh run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €14 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:14, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 262 km distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 262 km |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 02:14 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Northern Rail, Cross Country from Leeds to Edinburgh trainsCrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Northern Rail, Cross Country trains will get you between Leeds and Edinburgh from €14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Leeds to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Edinburgh 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leeds to Edinburgh
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes.
- 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 ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops on Kirkstall Lane close to the junction with the station approach road. (Station side for Leeds, opposite side for Harrogate)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- 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, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- 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 Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
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