Leicester to Edinburgh train
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Train schedule from Leicester to Edinburgh
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Fastest train times from Leicester to Edinburgh
Fastest Journey
4 h 55 m
Average
5 h 13 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
392 km
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Overview: Train from Leicester to Edinburgh
 | Distance | 243 miles (392 km) |
 | Train frequency | 12 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train providers | Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway, First ScotRail Service or East Midlands Railways |
Trains from Leicester to Edinburgh cover the 243 miles (392 km) long route taking on average 5 h 4 min with our travel partners like Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway, First ScotRail Service or East Midlands Railways. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Leicester and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
Train providers: CrossCountry and ScotRail from Leicester to Edinburgh trains
CrossCountry and ScotRail will get you from Leicester to Edinburgh at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times, prices and tickets for your trip.
One of the best ways to travel from Leicester to Edinburgh is by taking a train with ScotRail. Omio helps you find the ideal ScotRail train from Leicester to Edinburgh by showing you ScotRail current train schedules and timetables, the train tickets on offer (including amenities offered onboard and travel information like baggage allowance) and the best prices for this Leicester to Edinburgh trip. You can expect to travel 243 miles (392 km) from Leicester to Edinburgh on a train with ScotRail. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains to Edinburgh from Leicester, you can check straight away if the ScotRail ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Once you’ve found that perfect train, book your ScotRail train ticket on Omio quickly and easily, then enjoy your upcoming trip between Leicester and Edinburgh!
Leicester to Edinburgh train information with ScotRail:
- Average Duration: 4 h 54 min
- ScotRail frequency: 1 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Leicester to Edinburgh
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Leicester and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Leicester, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, located 0.4 miles (660 m) away from the city center.
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