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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Leeds 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 Edinburgh to Leeds?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Leeds start from £37. The average price for this train route is around £58. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Leeds?
The average train journey time from Edinburgh to Leeds is 3h 1m, covering a distance of 163 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 56m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Leeds route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 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 Edinburgh to Leeds?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to Leeds departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 21:00.
Which is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Leeds?
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 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Leeds?
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 Edinburgh to Leeds?
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 Edinburgh to Leeds?
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 Edinburgh to Leeds was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £44To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Leeds as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £44 to £180 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £44, which is on 2025-12-16.
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