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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Leeds | Waverley | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Leeds | Waverley | No tags |
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leeds to Edinburgh by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Leeds to Edinburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Edinburgh start from €39. The average price for this train route is around €82. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leeds to Edinburgh?
The average train journey time from Leeds to Edinburgh is 3h, covering a distance of 262 km. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 52m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Leeds to Edinburgh route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Edinburgh?
The earliest train from Leeds to Edinburgh departs at 08:10. And the latest train departs at 23:19.
Which is the best train operator from Leeds to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leeds to Edinburgh?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Leeds to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leeds to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Leeds to Edinburgh was searched and found on 25 Jan 2026 with a price of €41To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leeds to Edinburgh as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €41 to €204 for a train ticket from Leeds to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €41, which is on 2026-01-25.