Train Leicester to Edinburgh from £208 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Edinburgh takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. 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 11m
Duration: 330 mi
Distance: £208
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Leicester to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Leicester and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

10:36 PM → 1:10 PM
Arrives next day
14h 33m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

10:54 AM → 4:13 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 5:11 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
1:13 PM → 7:08 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
2:11 PM → 8:10 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:08 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 12:12 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 1:10 PM
5h • 1 change
9:09 AM → 2:10 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:08 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 12:12 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 1:10 PM
5h • 1 change
9:09 AM → 2:10 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 8, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:08 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 12:12 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 1:10 PM
5h • 1 change
9:09 AM → 2:10 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 9, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:08 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 12:12 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 1:10 PM
5h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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