The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- $74
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- $93
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 2 h 54 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 2 h 54 m
- Trains on Nov 04
- 44
- Distance
- 262 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 44 trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), including 14 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 262 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 2 h 55 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.
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G8021110:30 AM 3h02 Leeds station (LDS) 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $74 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G802099:42 AM 2h55 Leeds station (LDS) 12:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $79 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G8021510:43 AM 2h55 Leeds station (LDS) 1:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $79 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G8022111:42 AM 2h57 Leeds station (LDS) 2:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $79 1 One-way 1 transfer
P00053+
G802372:42 PM 2h56 Leeds station (LDS) 5:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $79 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G802038:44 AM 2h54 Leeds station (LDS) 11:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $116 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G802575:42 PM 2h54 Leeds station (LDS) 8:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $99 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G802514:43 PM 2h54 Leeds station (LDS) 7:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $88 1 One-way 1 transfer
G010755:10 PM 2h55 Leeds station (LDS) 8:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $101 1 One-way 0 transfers
G15879+
G802099:42 AM 2h55 Leeds station (LDS) 12:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $79 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 but you can travel from only $20 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:25, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 162 miles (262 km) distance in 2h 41m.
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Journey facts
- Distance162 miles (262 km)
- Average train duration3h 5m
- Cheapest ticket price$34
- Trains per day8
- Direct trains3
- Fastest train2h 41m
- First train3:25 AM
- Last train10:40 PM
- Cheapest MonthJul
- Cheapest DayTue
- High SeasonOct - Dec
- Low SeasonApr - Jun
- Busiest DayMon
- Least Busy DaySat
- Best time to book21 days
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Frequently asked questions about your Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trip
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Live departures
Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C01971+ G88953 | Delayed 8:08 AM 7:32 AMLeeds station (LDS) | 2h56 | 10:28 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G16311+ G80198 | On time 7:43 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h55 | 10:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G66982 | 8:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h58 | 11:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80199+ G88956 | 8:29 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h04 | 11:33 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G16356+ G80203 | On time 8:44 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h54 | 11:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G01055 | On time 9:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h02 | 12:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80205+ G88960 | Delayed 10:06 AM 9:30 AMLeeds station (LDS) | 3h00 | 12:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G15879+ G80209 | On time 9:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h55 | 12:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G66987 | 10:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h00 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80211+ G88963 | Delayed 11:06 AM 10:30 AMLeeds station (LDS) | 3h02 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
P00051+ G80215 | On time 10:43 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h55 | 1:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G01060 | On time 11:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h00 | 2:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80216+ G88967 | Delayed 12:06 PM 11:30 AMLeeds station (LDS) | 2h57 | 2:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
C24495+ G80221 | On time 11:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h57 | 2:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G01062 | On time 12:09 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h01 | 3:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80224+ G88971 | Delayed 1:06 PM 12:30 PMLeeds station (LDS) | 3h04 | 3:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G16307+ G80226 | On time 12:41 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h57 | 3:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G01064 | On time 1:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h57 | 4:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80228+ G88976 | Delayed 2:06 PM 1:30 PMLeeds station (LDS) | 2h57 | 4:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G16314+ G80232 | On time 1:43 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h59 | 4:42 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G00869_G01067 | 2:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h59 | 5:09 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80234+ G88981 | On time 2:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h01 | 5:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
P00053+ G80237 | On time 2:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h56 | 5:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G01069 | On time 3:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h00 | 6:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80241+ C31714 | Delayed 4:06 PM 3:30 PMLeeds station (LDS) | 2h58 | 6:28 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G15868+ G80245 | On time 3:41 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h59 | 6:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G01073 | 4:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h01 | 7:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80247+ G88992 | Delayed 5:06 PM 4:30 PMLeeds station (LDS) | 3h03 | 7:33 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
C24526+ G80251 | On time 4:43 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h54 | 7:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G01075 | 5:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h55 | 8:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01943+ G88998 | 5:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h59 | 8:29 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
C24869+ G80257 | On time 5:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h54 | 8:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G01080 | On time 6:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h59 | 9:09 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80259+ G89003 | Delayed 7:06 PM 6:30 PMLeeds station (LDS) | 3h04 | 9:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
C24538+ G80263 | On time 6:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h58 | 9:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G01082 | On time 7:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h04 | 10:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80266+ G89007 | Delayed 8:06 PM 7:30 PMLeeds station (LDS) | 3h05 | 10:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G16317+ G80268 | On time 7:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h55 | 10:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G01083 | On time 8:06 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h01 | 11:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80272+ P28428 | 8:17 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h18 | 11:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G16319+ G80273 | On time 8:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h57 | 11:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G80274+ P28437 | On time 9:17 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h21 | 12:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, November 4 | |||||
G66980 | 6:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h00 | 9:10 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80193+ P28324 | 6:18 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h20 | 9:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Train companies
Train companies from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, and Transpennine Express. High-speed trains available on this route with London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, and Avanti West Coast. Regional trains available on this route with Northern Rail. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Transpennine Express
Avanti West Coast
Lumo
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Leeds station (LDS) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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FAQs: Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Most Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains use the Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds station (LDS) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre
Leeds train station facilities and services
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
