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4.6Travel Information to Leeds from Edinburgh
 Distance | 162 miles (261 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $18 - $43 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $18 (€16) • 4 h 40 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $43 (€39) • 2 h 55 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus or CrossCountry |
Take a train or bus to travel 162 miles (261 km) between Edinburgh and Leeds. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Megabus or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Edinburgh to Leeds.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Leeds
Travel 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.
There are 2 options to travel from Edinburgh to Leeds including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Leeds is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $18 (€16) compared to other travel options to Leeds:
Taking a bus costs $25 (€23) less than taking a train, which costs on average $43 (€39) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Leeds from Edinburgh is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 55 min.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 40 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 162 miles (261 km) between Edinburgh and Leeds.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Leeds is:
- 7 buses a day.
- 24 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Leeds from Edinburgh as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to Leeds:
- Most travelers take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds, Coach Station.
- Most travelers board their train from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Leeds.
The following travel companies offer services from Edinburgh to Leeds:
- Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink can get you to Leeds by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Edinburgh to Leeds for $18 (€16) on Omio.
- Travel with CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Cross Country or first_transpennine_express for trains to Leeds. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for LNER Edinburgh to Leeds tickets on Omio for $43 (€39).
Yes, there are direct routes from Edinburgh to Leeds with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Leeds with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink with 6 direct buses per day.
- You can find 9 direct trains per day to Leeds with CrossCountry, LNER, Cross Country or first_transpennine_express.
Direct services to Leeds tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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