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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$87 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Edinburgh
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Edinburgh, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Edinburgh:
A bus is $43 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Edinburgh costing on average $87 (€73).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
The journey is about 1h 14m faster (3h 6m by train vs 4h 20m by car) and roughly $23 (€20) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($87 (€73) vs $110 (€93)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Edinburgh
How to get from Leeds to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX180
2:55 AM 5h10 Leeds, Coach Station 8:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX180
2:55 AM 5h10 Leeds, Coach Station 8:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G80257+
TP2737005:10 PM 3h26 Leeds station (LDS) 8:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $55 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- C24610 · W85208
3:45 PM 5h53 Leeds station (LDS) 9:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $43 1 One-way 1 transfer - C01943+TP273800
4:50 PM 3h39 Leeds station (LDS) 8:29 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $52 1 One-way 1 transfer - G80259+TP273500
5:50 PM 3h44 Leeds station (LDS) 9:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $52 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus12:20 PM 5h15 Leeds, Coach Station 5:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station $42 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:10 AM 6h59 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) 10:09 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South $44 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX591
1:35 PM 5h00 Leeds, Coach Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Edinburgh:
A bus is $43 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Edinburgh costing on average $87 (€73).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Northern Rail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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