How much does a train ticket cost from Leeds to Edinburgh?

The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Edinburgh start from £33. The average price for this train route is around £65. 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 2h 59m, covering a distance of 163 miles. 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 5 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , London North Eastern Railway , Transpennine Express .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Edinburgh?

The earliest train from Leeds to Edinburgh departs at 07:08. And the latest train departs at 20:08.

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 44 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.

Train Leeds to Edinburgh from £36

Next train departures

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:08	Leeds	2h 58m	18:06	Waverley	CheapestFastest
Train	15:08	Leeds	2h 58m	18:06	Waverley	No tags
Train	16:08	Leeds	2h 58m	19:06	Waverley	No tags
Train	16:08	Leeds	2h 58m	19:06	Waverley	No tags
Train	17:08	Leeds	2h 58m	20:06	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:17	Leeds	2h 58m	12:15	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	10:07	Leeds	2h 52m	12:59	Waverley	Fastest
Train	08:30	Leeds	3h 14m	11:44	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:17	Leeds	2h 58m	12:15	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:30	Leeds	3h 14m	11:44	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:08	Leeds	2h 57m	20:05	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	16:08	Leeds	2h 56m	19:04	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:08	Leeds	3h 12m	10:20	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:08	Leeds	3h	11:08	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:08	Leeds	3h 12m	10:20	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:08	Leeds	2h 59m	12:07	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	16:08	Leeds	2h 56m	19:04	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:08	Leeds	3h 12m	10:20	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:08	Leeds	3h	11:08	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:08	Leeds	3h 12m	10:20	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:08	Leeds	2h 59m	12:07	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	16:08	Leeds	2h 56m	19:04	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:08	Leeds	3h 12m	10:20	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:08	Leeds	3h	11:08	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:08	Leeds	3h 12m	10:20	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:08	Leeds	3h	11:08	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	16:08	Leeds	2h 56m	19:04	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:08	Leeds	3h 12m	10:20	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:08	Leeds	3h	11:08	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:08	Leeds	3h 12m	10:20	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:08	Leeds	3h	11:08	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	16:08	Leeds	2h 56m	19:04	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:08	Leeds	3h 12m	10:20	Waverley	No tags
Train	08:08	Leeds	3h	11:08	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:08	Leeds	3h 12m	10:20	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:08	Leeds	2h 56m	11:04	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	08:08	Leeds	2h 56m	11:04	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:08	Leeds	3h 13m	10:21	Waverley	No tags
Train	09:08	Leeds	2h 58m	12:06	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:08	Leeds	3h 13m	10:21	Waverley	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 08:57 GMT.

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 £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 10mAverage duration

163 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£13 - £104	Average duration7h 14m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£33 - £238	Average duration2h 59m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£23 - £27	Average duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

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

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 £33. The average price for this train route is around £65. 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 2h 59m, covering a distance of 163 miles. 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 5 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Edinburgh?
The earliest train from Leeds to Edinburgh departs at 07:08. And the latest train departs at 20:08.
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 44 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.

Best price found

04/12

£65

05/12

£65

Today

£63

07/12

£66

08/12

£63

09/12

£57

10/12

£57

11/12

£60

The cheapest trip from Leeds to Edinburgh was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £57

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 £57 to £233 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 £57, which is on 2025-12-09.