Train Leicester to Edinburgh from £143 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Edinburgh takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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.

5h 47m
Duration: 366 mi
Distance: £143
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 24m

£117–178

Leicester to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 15m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 15m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 15m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 15m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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