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Trip Overview

The average train between Leeds Station and Edinburgh takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds Station 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.

2h 59m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leeds Station to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Leeds Station and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds Station is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:01 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 3h • Direct
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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 3h 2m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 56m • Direct
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    train train 3h 1m • Direct
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    train train 2h 57m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 3h • Direct
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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 3h 2m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 3h • Direct
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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 3h 2m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 3h • Direct
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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 3h 2m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leeds Station to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Leeds Station to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 227.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Leeds Station, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 2h 57m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 5 times a week.

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