How to travel from Leeds to Edinburgh

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Travel Information between Leeds and Edinburgh

distanceDistance162 miles (261 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$44 - $17
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $17 (€15) • 4 h 40 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $44 (€40) • 2 h 55 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus or CrossCountry

Take a train or bus to travel 162 miles (261 km) to Edinburgh from Leeds. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Megabus or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Leeds to Edinburgh.

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from Leeds to Edinburgh

How to get from Leeds to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Leeds to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
12:20PM5h15
Leeds
05:35PMEdinburgh
$281One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
12:20PM5h15
Leeds
05:35PMEdinburgh
$281One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
12:20PM5h15
Leeds
05:35PMEdinburgh
$281One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
05:35PM14h40
Leeds
08:15AMEdinburgh
$331One-way
0 transfers
National Express
01:35PM5h20
Leeds
06:55PMEdinburgh
$471One-way
0 transfers
National Express
01:40AM5h55
Leeds
07:35AMEdinburgh
$471One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Leeds to Edinburgh

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Leeds to Edinburgh there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 67,80% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Leeds to Edinburgh. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Leeds to Edinburgh

National Express, FlixBus and CrossCountry will get you between Leeds and Edinburgh at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Edinburgh from Leeds. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

    National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Leeds - Edinburgh travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

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