The average train between Leeds and Edinburgh takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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 Leeds and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:06 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.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.
Leeds to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Leeds and Edinburgh is 261.9 km. The road distance is 367 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £120–170 and the journey takes 3h.