The average train between Edinburgh and Saltaire takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Saltaire. 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 Saltaire. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Saltaire at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Saltaire. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Saltaire station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Edinburgh to Saltaire train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Saltaire train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Edinburgh to Saltaire train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Edinburgh and Saltaire is 251.8 km. The road distance is 385 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 3h.