The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Leeds station (LDS)
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Leeds station (LDS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Leeds station (LDS) will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 6 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Leeds station (LDS) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 262 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare coach and train for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Leeds station (LDS)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Leeds station (LDS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 262 km
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3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Leeds station (LDS) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Leeds station (LDS) trains for today, Sunday 23 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C23767+ C26358 | On time 09:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h19 | 12:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
P00107+ C26845 | On time 09:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h25 | 12:55 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
C26693 · C26355 | On time 09:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h50 | 13:23 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
C23772+ C26355 | On time 10:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h15 | 13:23 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
W03348+ C27264 | On time 10:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h29 | 13:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
C23779+ C26352 | On time 11:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h20 | 14:25 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Leeds station (LDS)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Leeds station (LDS) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 262 km distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 262 km |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 22:28 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Lumo, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Leeds station (LDS) trainsCrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Lumo, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Leeds station (LDS) from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Leeds station (LDS) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Leeds station (LDS) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leeds station (LDS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Leeds station (LDS)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
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