How to travel from Leeds to Edinburgh

You can travel to Edinburgh from Leeds 4 different ways: bus, flight, ferry or train.

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Edinburgh is by taking a ferry. You can find average ticket prices around $1 (€1) compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:

Taking a ferry is usually $35 (€31) less than taking a bus to Edinburgh, which costs on average $35 (€31) for the same trip.

Taking a ferry is about $2 (€2) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $2 (€2) for this trip.

Taking a ferry is about $168 (€150) less than taking a train, which costs on average $168 (€150) for this trip.

The quickest way to travel from Leeds to Edinburgh is by train, which takes on average 2 h 52 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 4 h 35 min.

In comparison, traveling by flight can take you on average 0 h 0 min.

In comparison, going by ferry can take 0 h 0 min   on average.

The Leeds to Edinburgh distance is around 162 miles (261 km).

The average frequency per day from Leeds to Edinburgh is:

• Around 1 bus per day.
• 14 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Edinburgh from Leeds as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Edinburgh:

• Buses most often depart from Leeds at Leeds, Kirgate Coach Stop and arrive in Edinburgh at Edinburgh, Elder Street.
• Flights from Leeds to Edinburgh most often leave from Leeds Bradford International Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
• Trains from Leeds to Edinburgh most often leave from Leeds Railway Station and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Megabus can get you to Edinburgh by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Megabus from Leeds to Edinburgh for $35 (€31) on Omio.
• Cross Country can get you to Edinburgh by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Cross Country from Leeds to Edinburgh for $168 (€150) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:

• You can find around 1 direct bus per day and travel with Megabus.
• You can take a direct train with Cross Country with 12 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Edinburgh from Leeds.

Before traveling from Leeds to Edinburgh, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket is costing on average $35 (€31) one way for this route.
• A plane ticket for this trip costs on average $2 (€2) one way.
• A ferry ticket is costing on average $1 (€1) one way for this trip.
• A train ticket for this journey is costing $168 (€150) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Leeds to Edinburgh tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.