Trains tickets from Leeds to Edinburgh

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TodayApr 24
from $84
TomorrowApr 25
from $79
SatApr 26
from $84
SunApr 27
from $59
MonApr 28
from $79
TueApr 29
from $79
WedApr 30
from $79
ThuMay 1
from $79

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Leeds
    Departure location: Leeds
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Leeds
    Departure location: Leeds
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Leeds
    Departure location: Leeds
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Leeds
    Departure location: Leeds
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Leeds
    Departure location: Leeds
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Leeds to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$96
Average train trip duration2h 59m
Number of daily trains7
Earliest train departure7:08am
Distance163 miles (262 km)
Latest train departure8:08pm

Leeds to Edinburgh Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/22
$83
04/23
$108
Today
$84
04/25
$79
04/26
$84
04/27
$59
04/28
$79
04/29
$79
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Leeds to Edinburgh was searched and found on Apr 27, 2025 with a price of $59

To 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 $59 to $312 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 $59 which is on 2025-04-27.

Usually RDG_CROSSCOUNTRY will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Edinburgh, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Leeds and Edinburgh, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Leeds to Edinburgh, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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