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4.6Travel Information between Leeds and Edinburgh
 Distance | 162 miles (261 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $44 - $17 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $17 (€15) • 4 h 40 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $44 (€40) • 2 h 55 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus 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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The best way to travel from Leeds to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh 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 Leeds to Edinburgh.
There are 2 ways to get from Leeds to Edinburgh: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Edinburgh is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $17 (€15) compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.
A bus is $27 (€25) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Leeds to Edinburgh costing on average $44 (€40).
The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Leeds is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 55 min.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes 4 h 40 min on average.
The Leeds to Edinburgh distance is around 162 miles (261 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Edinburgh is:
- 10 buses a day.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- 23 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Leeds to 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 Leeds to Edinburgh:
- Most travelers take a bus from Leeds, Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Most travelers board their train from Leeds and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leeds to Edinburgh:
- You can take a bus from Leeds to Edinburgh with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Transdev Harrogate, Arriva Yorkshire or Scottish Citylink. Cheap tickets can be found for $17 (€15) with Megabus from Leeds to Edinburgh.
- You can travel by train between Leeds and Edinburgh with CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Northern Rail (3) or Cross Country, and you can find TransPennine Express Leeds to Edinburgh tickets for $44 (€40) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Leeds to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Edinburgh with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink with 6 direct buses per day.
- You can find 9 direct trains per day to take to Edinburgh with CrossCountry, LNER or Cross Country.
Direct services to Edinburgh 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 trip.
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