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Trip Overview

The average train between Leith and Leeds takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Leith to Leeds. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 1m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leith to Leeds train times

Trains run hourly between Leith and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leith is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Leeds at 9:04 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 3h • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 3h 1m • Direct
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    train train 2h 56m • Direct
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    train train 3h • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 3h 1m • Direct
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    train train 2h 56m • Direct
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    train train 3h • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 3h 1m • Direct
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    train train 2h 56m • Direct
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    train train 3h • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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    train train 2h 56m • Direct
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    train train 2h 59m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 57m • Direct
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    train train 2h 57m • Direct
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    train train 2h 57m • Direct
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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 3h 1m • Direct
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    train train 2h 56m • Direct
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    train train 3h • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leith to Leeds? 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 Leith to Leeds.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 227.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Leith, Scotland and Leeds, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 4m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 4 times a week.

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