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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Leeds station (LDS)
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
40
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 £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 40 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Leeds station (LDS) every day 12 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 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 54 m 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.
W298687:033h02Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:05Leeds station (LDS)£361One-way0 changes- G0115412:053h00Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)15:05Leeds station (LDS)£361One-way0 changes
- G0116113:053h02Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)16:07Leeds station (LDS)£361One-way0 changes
- G0116615:043h02Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)18:06Leeds station (LDS)£361One-way0 changes
- G0116916:053h03Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)19:08Leeds station (LDS)£361One-way0 changes
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G889698:002h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:54Leeds station (LDS)£831One-way1 change- G80049+G8897810:002h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:54Leeds station (LDS)£811One-way1 change
- G08186+G889749:002h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:54Leeds station (LDS)£721One-way1 change
- G80055+G8898411:002h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)13:54Leeds station (LDS)£751One-way1 change
- G80067+G8899513:002h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)15:54Leeds station (LDS)£811One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 train with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £36, and a coach costs an average of £19.
Distance: 262 km
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£54 Average Price Cheapest | £56 Average Price |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m 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 tomorrow, Tuesday 7 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W29862 | 6:02 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h06 | 9:08 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02042+ G16013 | 6:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h57 | 9:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G08175+G88965 | 7:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h54 | 9:54 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| W29868 | 7:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h02 | 10:05 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02002+C24952 | 7:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h57 | 10:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G08180+G88969 | 8:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h54 | 10:54 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| W29873 | 8:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h57 | 11:05 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02015+C24954 | 8:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h57 | 11:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G08186+G88974 | 9:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h54 | 11:54 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G01148 | 9:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h00 | 12:05 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W85785 · G15907 | 9:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h19 | 12:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| C02006+G15907 | 9:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h57 | 12:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G80049+G88978 | 10:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h54 | 12:54 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| W29884 | 10:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h01 | 13:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W85787 · G15922 | 10:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h19 | 13:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| C01942+G15922 | 10:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h57 | 13:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G80055+G88984 | 11:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h54 | 13:54 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G01153 | 11:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h02 | 14:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02029+G15900 | 11:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h57 | 14:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G80061+G88990 | 12:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h54 | 14:54 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G01154 | 12:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h00 | 15:05 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W85790 · C24965 | 12:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h19 | 15:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| C02007+C24965 | 12:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h57 | 15:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G80067+G88995 | 13:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h54 | 15:54 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G01161 | 13:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h02 | 16:07 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02014+C24969 | 13:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h57 | 16:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| W29909 | 14:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h04 | 17:08 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W85793 · C24972 | 14:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h19 | 17:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| C02046+C24972 | 14:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h57 | 17:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G80080+G89005 | 15:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h57 | 17:57 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G01166 | 15:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h02 | 18:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C01988+C24975 | 15:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h57 | 18:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| C02070+G89009 | 16:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h56 | 18:56 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G01169 | 16:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h03 | 19:08 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W85796 · C24979 | 16:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h19 | 19:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| C02066+C24979 | 16:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h57 | 19:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G80091+G89015 | 17:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h54 | 19:54 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G01170 | 17:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h04 | 20:08 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C01989+C24980 | 17:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h57 | 20:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| G80097+C31717 | 18:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h54 | 20:54 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Leeds station (LDS)
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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Leeds station (LDS) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 262 km distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 262 km |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 20:20 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Leeds station (LDS) trainsCrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Leeds station (LDS) from £19. 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)
Most Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Leeds station (LDS) trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Leeds station (LDS) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre
Leeds train station facilities and services
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
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