The average train between Leeds and Leith takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds to Leith. 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 Leith. 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 Leith at 11:07 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 Leith station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.
Leeds to Leith train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Leith train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Leeds to Leith train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Leeds and Leith is 263.3 km. The road distance is 367 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 3h.