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 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Train Leeds to Edinburgh from €38

Next train departures

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 25 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	08:57	Leeds	3h 9m	12:06	Waverley	Cheapest
	Train	08:57	Leeds	3h 9m	12:06	Waverley	Fastest

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	Leeds	3h 2m	12:12	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	08:10	Leeds	2h 58m	11:08	Waverley	Fastest
Train	08:10	Leeds	2h 58m	11:08	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:10	Leeds	3h 2m	12:12	Waverley	No tags
Train	15:10	Leeds	3h	18:10	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Leeds	2h 58m	11:08	Waverley	CheapestFastest
Train	08:10	Leeds	2h 58m	11:08	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:10	Leeds	3h 2m	12:12	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:10	Leeds	3h 2m	12:12	Waverley	No tags
Train	15:10	Leeds	3h	18:10	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Leeds	2h 58m	11:08	Waverley	CheapestFastest
Train	08:10	Leeds	2h 58m	11:08	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:10	Leeds	3h 2m	12:12	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:10	Leeds	3h 2m	12:12	Waverley	No tags
Train	15:10	Leeds	3h	18:10	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Leeds	2h 58m	11:08	Waverley	CheapestFastest
Train	08:10	Leeds	2h 58m	11:08	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:10	Leeds	3h 2m	12:12	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:10	Leeds	3h 2m	12:12	Waverley	No tags
Train	15:10	Leeds	3h	18:10	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Leeds	2h 58m	11:08	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	17:10	Leeds	2h 55m	20:05	Waverley	Fastest
Train	08:10	Leeds	2h 58m	11:08	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:10	Leeds	3h 2m	12:12	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:10	Leeds	3h 2m	12:12	Waverley	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Leeds to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just €27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 10mAverage duration

262 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price€15 - €181	Average duration7h 17m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€39 - €278	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price€27 - €27	Average duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/546 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi3.9

Transpennine Express

3.5/523 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi5

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, FlixTrain

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 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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€41

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€46

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The cheapest trip from Leeds to Edinburgh was searched and found on 25 Jan 2026 with a price of €41

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 €41 to €264 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.