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Compare train and coach for Edinburgh to Leatherhead
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Leatherhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £85.
Distance: 551 km
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6h 48m Average total duration Fastest 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 55m Average total duration 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Leatherhead
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Trains from Edinburgh to Leatherhead run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £85 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 18:40. The fastest train covers the 551 km distance in 6h 18m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £25
Distance 551 km |
Average train duration 6h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £85 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 18m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 18:40 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £25
FAQs: Edinburgh to Leatherhead train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A visit to Leatherhead can comfortably be enjoyed over one to two days, allowing time to explore the local countryside and attractions such as the stunning Surrey Hills and nearby historic sites.
The train distance from Edinburgh to Leatherhead is 551 km.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Edinburgh to Leatherhead.
The train journey from Edinburgh to Leatherhead covers a distance of 551 km and takes approximately 6h 18m. Trains run 3 per day.
To get from Edinburgh to Leatherhead, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The first train from Edinburgh to Leatherhead leaves at 5:23.
The last train from Edinburgh to Leatherhead departs at 18:40.
Trains from Edinburgh to Leatherhead run approximately 3 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Edinburgh to Leatherhead.
Booking trains from Edinburgh to Leatherhead in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
There is no night train service from Edinburgh to Leatherhead.
The cost of a train ticket from Edinburgh to Leatherhead can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £85, while the average price tends to be around £85.
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Leatherhead is by coach, costing approximately £25.
The train station in Edinburgh that goes to Leatherhead is Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), and it arrives at Leatherhead station (LHD).
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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Leatherhead
Edinburgh
Leatherhead
The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your trip from Edinburgh to Leatherhead.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
Taxis
- 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.
Accessibility
- 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.
WC
- 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,
Hotel
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
- 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 Desk
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transport options for Edinburgh Waverley
- 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.
The major train station for arrivals in Leatherhead is Leatherhead. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leatherhead for your journey to Leatherhead from Edinburgh.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:58 Saturday 06:10 - 19:58 Sunday 09:10 - 16:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to each platform from either side of the station. Step-free route between platforms via street. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the main entrance next to the small staircase / ramp leading to the ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms on both Platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: By station entrances and Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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