The average train between Edinburgh and Leeds takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Leeds. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Leeds at 9:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Leeds station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 1m.
Edinburgh to Leeds train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Leeds train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Leeds is 261.9 km. The road distance is 367 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £120–170 and the journey takes 3h 1m.