How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to Leeds?

The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Leeds start from $48. The average price for this train route is around $72. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Leeds?

The average train ride duration from Edinburgh to Leeds is 3h 1m, covering a distance of 163 miles (262 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 56m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators service the Edinburgh to Leeds route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 6 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Transpennine Express , London North Eastern Railway .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Edinburgh to Leeds?

The earliest train departs from Edinburgh to Leeds at 7:03am. And the latest train departs at 9:00pm.

What 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?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Edinburgh to Leeds?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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.

Train Edinburgh to Leeds from $47

Next train departures

Next departures for Edinburgh to Leeds on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:07pm	Waverley	3h 1m	8:08pm	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	4:07pm	Waverley	3h	7:07pm	Leeds	Fastest
Train	4:07pm	Waverley	3h	7:07pm	Leeds	No tags
Train	5:07pm	Waverley	3h 1m	8:08pm	Leeds	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Leeds on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:07pm	Waverley	3h 1m	8:08pm	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	9:07am	Waverley	3h	12:07pm	Leeds	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Waverley	3h 4m	10:08am	Leeds	No tags
Train	7:04am	Waverley	3h 4m	10:08am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:07am	Waverley	3h 1m	11:08am	Leeds	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Leeds on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Waverley	3h 4m	10:08am	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	9:07am	Waverley	3h	12:07pm	Leeds	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Waverley	3h 4m	10:08am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:07am	Waverley	3h 1m	11:08am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:07am	Waverley	3h 1m	11:08am	Leeds	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Leeds on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:07am	Waverley	3h 1m	11:08am	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	9:07am	Waverley	3h	12:07pm	Leeds	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Waverley	3h 4m	10:08am	Leeds	No tags
Train	7:04am	Waverley	3h 4m	10:08am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:07am	Waverley	3h 1m	11:08am	Leeds	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Leeds on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Waverley	3h 4m	10:08am	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	9:07am	Waverley	3h	12:07pm	Leeds	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Waverley	3h 4m	10:08am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:07am	Waverley	3h 1m	11:08am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:07am	Waverley	3h 1m	11:08am	Leeds	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Leeds on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:08am	Waverley	3h	11:08am	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	5:09pm	Waverley	2h 59m	8:08pm	Leeds	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Waverley	3h 4m	10:08am	Leeds	No tags
Train	7:04am	Waverley	3h 4m	10:08am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:08am	Waverley	3h	11:08am	Leeds	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Leeds on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:08am	Waverley	2h 57m	12:05pm	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	9:08am	Waverley	2h 57m	12:05pm	Leeds	Fastest
Train	10:08am	Waverley	2h 58m	1:06pm	Leeds	No tags
Train	10:08am	Waverley	2h 58m	1:06pm	Leeds	No tags
Train	3:05pm	Waverley	3h	6:05pm	Leeds	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Leeds on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:03am	Waverley	3h 2m	10:05am	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	8:08am	Waverley	2h 57m	11:05am	Leeds	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Waverley	3h 2m	10:05am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:08am	Waverley	2h 57m	11:05am	Leeds	No tags
Train	3:04pm	Waverley	3h 2m	6:06pm	Leeds	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:03 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Leeds

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4hAverage Duration

163 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $110	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $311	Average Duration3h 1m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$26 - $39	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi4.1

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi5

Train and bus companies in GB:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Leeds by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to Leeds?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Leeds start from $48. The average price for this train route is around $72. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Leeds?
The average train ride duration from Edinburgh to Leeds is 3h 1m, covering a distance of 163 miles (262 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 56m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators service the Edinburgh to Leeds route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 6 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Edinburgh to Leeds?
The earliest train departs from Edinburgh to Leeds at 7:03am. And the latest train departs at 9:00pm.
What 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Edinburgh to Leeds?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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.

Best price found

12/06

$105

12/07

$86

Today

$73

12/09

$58

12/10

$58

12/11

$70

12/12

$82

12/13

$82

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Leeds was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $58

To 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 $58 to $303 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 $58 which is on 2025-12-10.