The average train between Saltaire and Edinburgh takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Saltaire 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 Saltaire and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saltaire is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Saltaire to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Saltaire station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Saltaire to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Saltaire to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Saltaire to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Saltaire and Edinburgh is 251.8 km. The road distance is 385 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 2h 57m.