The average train between Leyland and Edinburgh takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Leyland 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 Leyland and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Leyland is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leyland to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Leyland station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Leyland to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Leyland to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Leyland to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leyland and Edinburgh is 252.8 km. The road distance is 313 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.