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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Leeds

Showing times and prices for Sep 28

Cheapest

€64

Average

€85

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

10:03AM3h05

Edinburgh Waverley

01:08PMLeeds

€641One-way

0 transfers

09:05AM3h03

Edinburgh Waverley

12:08PMLeeds

€811One-way

0 transfers

09:30AM2h57

Edinburgh Waverley

12:27PMLeeds

€901One-way

1 transfer

08:06AM3h01

Edinburgh Waverley

11:07AMLeeds

€941One-way

0 transfers

08:30AM2h57

Edinburgh Waverley

11:27AMLeeds

€981One-way

1 transfer

Train schedule from Edinburgh to Leeds

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 28

Cross Country

08:06AM3h01

Edinburgh Waverley

11:07AMLeeds

0 transfers

London North Eastern Railway

08:30AM2h57

Edinburgh Waverley

11:27AMLeeds

1 transfer

Cross Country

09:05AM3h03

Edinburgh Waverley

12:08PMLeeds

0 transfers

London North Eastern Railway

09:30AM2h57

Edinburgh Waverley

12:27PMLeeds

1 transfer

Cross Country

10:03AM3h05

Edinburgh Waverley

01:08PMLeeds

0 transfers

London North Eastern Railway

10:30AM2h57

Edinburgh Waverley

01:27PMLeeds

1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Leeds

Showing times and prices for Sep 28

Fastest Journey

2 h 57 m

Average

2 h 59 m

Trains per day

Distance

262 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Edinburgh for Leeds every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

10:30AM2h57

Edinburgh Waverley

01:27PMLeeds

€701One-way

1 transfer

Fastest

09:30AM2h57

Edinburgh Waverley

12:27PMLeeds

€901One-way

1 transfer

Fastest

08:30AM2h57

Edinburgh Waverley

11:27AMLeeds

€981One-way

1 transfer

08:06AM3h01

Edinburgh Waverley

11:07AMLeeds

€941One-way

0 transfers

09:05AM3h03

Edinburgh Waverley

12:08PMLeeds

€811One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Leeds

	Distance	162 miles (261 km)
	Average train duration	3 h 45 min
	Average train ticket price	$90 (€81)
	Train frequency	42 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 13 direct trains a day
	Train providers	Lumo, Cross Country, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail or London North Eastern Railway

Trains from Edinburgh to Leeds cover the 162 miles (261 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 45 min with our travel partners like Lumo, Cross Country, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail or London North Eastern Railway. Normally, there are 42 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $90 (€81), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $90 (€81). Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Leeds Railway Station.

Train providers: CrossCountry and Northern Rail (3) from Edinburgh to Leeds trains

You can travel by train to Leeds from Edinburgh with CrossCountry and Northern Rail (3) for as low as $90 (€81). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Trains from Edinburgh to Leeds

Leeds, an attractive modern city with a reputation for excellent shopping facilities and a vibrant cultural scene, is a popular destination for city breaks. Vacationers or business travelers heading south from the Scottish capital can take direct trains from Edinburgh to Leeds on the East Coast Main Line. Daily direct services take around three hours to reach the Yorkshire city. Additional indirect journeys are available, requiring one change en route, usually at York. Departure times range from very early morning to mid evening.

Which train companies travel from Edinburgh to Leeds?

Cross Country Trains and London North Eastern Railway (LNER) operate direct trains from Edinburgh to Leeds. Most indirect routes involve taking LNER services from Edinburgh to York, connecting with First Transpennine Express trains to Leeds. Additional indirect connections include taking Virgin Trains departures to Carlisle, connecting with Northern Rail services to Leeds.

How long is the train from Edinburgh to Leeds?

Cross Country Trains direct services offer the fastest rail connections on the 220 mile route south from Edinburgh to Leeds, taking just under three hours. The quickest indirect connections with LNER via York take three hours, but some journeys can take up to 30 minutes longer.

How many trains are there from Edinburgh to Leeds?

Direct trains from Edinburgh to Leeds with Cross Country Trains offer a roughly hourly service from 6:00 a.m. to just after 6:00 p.m. LNER's daily direct service to Leeds leaves at 9:00 p.m. LNER indirect connections via York operate every half hour throughout the day from early morning until mid evening. Sunday schedules are less frequent, with no early morning trains and longer journey times.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Edinburgh to Leeds?

Departure train station:Edinburgh Waverley Station is in the city center, with public transport options including city trams and buses stopping on Princes Street and an airport shuttle link at Waverley Bridge. The station has a pub, food store, baggage storage facilities, news vendor, bakery and taxi stands.

Arrival train station:Leeds Station is on the southern side of the city center, served by CityBus shuttles and local buses from stops on New Station Street. Facilities at the station include a bookshop, food supermarket, coffee shop, first class lounge, pub, pharmacy, ATMs and taxi stand.

FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Leeds

FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to Leeds 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 Edinburgh to Leeds.

Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Leeds can start from as little as $90 (€81) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Leeds is $90 (€81); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Edinburgh to Leeds train travel time is 3 h 45 min for the 162 mile (261 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The train from Edinburgh to Leeds leaves at 11: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Edinburgh to Leeds without having to change trains with Cross Country. There are 13 direct trains from Edinburgh to Leeds each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Edinburgh to Leeds train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Lumo, Cross Country, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail or London North Eastern Railway. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Leeds from Edinburgh to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Edinburgh, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh and Edinburgh Gateway. When arriving in Leeds, you can end your trip in train stations like Leeds Railway Station, Yeadon, Leeds Bradford Airport Bus and Leeds.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Leeds Railway Station, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Leeds from Edinburgh is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Leeds by train is May.

Yes, you can take a bus between Edinburgh and Leeds.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Edinburgh

Leeds

Edinburgh Waverley is the most popular Edinburgh railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Edinburgh for your trip to Leeds.

Edinburgh Waverley Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 1BB, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 3450774224, +44 1315573508

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.

Edinburgh

Amenities at station

Accessibility

Address

Edinburgh EH1 3EG, UK

Edinburgh Gateway Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Parking

Accessibility

Address

Edinburgh Gateway station, 1 Myreton Drive, Gogar, Lothian, EH12 9GF

Public transit options for Edinburgh Gateway

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station

Edinburgh Park Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Parking

Accessibility

Address

Edinburgh Park station, Cultins Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH11 4DF

Public transit options for Edinburgh Park

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate

Edinburgh, Airport

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