The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$93
Average price
$108
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Trains per day
12
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 $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $93.
It's difficult to get from Leeds to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
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C75329
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C41055Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leeds to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €17. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€66 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m 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 today, Friday, January 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:16 PM Leeds | 3h11 | 5:27 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:08 PM Leeds | 2h57 | 7:05 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:16 PM Leeds | 3h09 | 8:25 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, January 17 | |||||
L37177+ C74839 | On time 8:25 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h48 | 12:13 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
L37177+ C41045 | On time 8:25 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h13 | 11:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
C43815+ Y11930 | On time 8:54 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h38 | 12:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
L37180+ C41052 | On time 9:27 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h11 | 12:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
Y11698 · C41055 | On time 9:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h52 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
L36835+ C41055 | On time 9:54 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h38 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
Y11702+ C75327 | On time 10:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 4h00 | 2:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
L37182+ C75327 | On time 10:26 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h44 | 2:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
Y11703 · C41111 | On time 10:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h47 | 2:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
L36841+ C41111 | On time 10:54 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h33 | 2:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
C40681+ C75329 | On time 11:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h59 | 3:09 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
L37185+ C75329 | On time 11:27 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h42 | 3:09 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
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Why should you book Leeds to Edinburgh trains with Omio?
CrossCountry as well as LNER, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast offer trains services from Leeds to Edinburgh. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Leeds to Edinburgh.
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of LNER, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Leeds to Edinburgh.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Leeds to Edinburgh.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While CrossCountry tickets can be bought on CrossCountry's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of LNER, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast to help you choose the right option for your journey from Leeds to Edinburgh.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Leeds to Edinburgh.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Edinburgh
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Leeds to Edinburgh start from as low as $41 (€33) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $82 (€66) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 25 daily trains from Leeds to Edinburgh with 10 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 2h 52m but the average duration is 3h 28m
Train Operators
- Travel from Leeds to Edinburgh with CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, and Lumo
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is CrossCountry.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- First train typically departs at 02:14 AM and the last at 11:28 PM
Distance 162 miles (262 km) |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 02:14 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country from Leeds to Edinburgh trainsCrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country trains will get you between Leeds and Edinburgh from $21 (€17). 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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