The average train between Headingley and Edinburgh takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Headingley to Edinburgh. 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 Headingley and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Headingley is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Headingley to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Headingley to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
Headingley to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Headingley and Edinburgh is 258.6 km. The road distance is 305 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route once a week.