Trains from Leeds to Edinburgh

Leeds to Edinburgh train information

Which train company can I use?

The trains from Leeds (Yorkshire and the Humber England) to Edinburgh (Eastern Scotland) are provided by Cross Country. The services on board can change depending on the train company.

How far is it by train?

There are 163 miles between the two cities and the average duration between Leeds to Edinburgh is around 3h00m. Train travel is most of the time the quickest way to travel to Edinburgh from Leeds, and it's also more environmentally friendly than driving or taking the plane.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

The lowest ticket price we've found for the next 180 days is £30.63 one way.

Best prices for Leeds to Edinburgh train tickets

Leeds - Edinburgh prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Leeds to Edinburgh by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Train times Leeds to Edinburgh

When are the next trains to Edinburgh?

The table above only shows the remaining services for today and will display a maximum of 10 train departures.

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Based on our data, 17 trains from Leeds to Edinburgh are available today and 0 tomorrow. The first Leeds Edinburgh train leaves at 05:43 while the last train leaves the station at 16:16. The first and last departure hours can vary every day and there can be less trains during weekends as well as bank holidays. Train companies can as well adjust the number of trains during school holidays or depending on the demand.

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Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The chart above illustrates the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the ticket is purchased. Purchasing your train from Leeds to Edinburgh in advance will enable you to pay less for your train.

The cheapest tickets we found were from £23 when purchasing your train 2 months in advance which is 63% cheaper than the best price we found when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Leeds to Edinburgh trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Leeds and Edinburgh by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Edinburgh to Leeds and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Leeds - Edinburgh train tickets

National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age and your situation, you can get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you save money for your Leeds Edinburgh train ticket.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

The main benefit of getting a railcard is that it only takes a couple of trips to earn as much money as you spent.

You will need to pay at least £88 of train tickets across the whole year for the card to be worthwile. This number corresponds to the cost of the railcard, £30, divided by the discount, 34%. On every ticket that you book afterwards, you will make savings.

As an example, train tickets from Leeds to Edinburgh cost on average £51.30 (1). By dividing £88 by £51.30 (£88/£51.30 = 1.72), it appears that after only 2 one way journeys from Edinburgh to Leeds, the railcard will have paid for itself.

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

Railcards enable you to save 34% off most adult fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey