The average train between Edinburgh and Leyland takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Leyland. 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 Leyland. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Leyland at 10:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Leyland. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Leyland station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Edinburgh to Leyland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Leyland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Edinburgh to Leyland train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Leyland is 252.8 km. The road distance is 313 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Two other operators also service this route.