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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 45 trains that leave Leeds station (LDS) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 14 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 55 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.
G669806:103h00Leeds station (LDS)9:10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£361One-way0 changes- G0106714:102h59Leeds station (LDS)17:09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£361One-way0 changes
- G0108018:102h59Leeds station (LDS)21:09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£361One-way0 changes
- G0108219:103h04Leeds station (LDS)22:14Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£361One-way0 changes
- G0108320:063h01Leeds station (LDS)23:07Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£361One-way0 changes
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C2486917:422h54Leeds station (LDS)20:36Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£691One-way1 change- G80251+C2452616:432h54Leeds station (LDS)19:37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£691One-way1 change
- G80203+G163568:442h54Leeds station (LDS)11:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£891One-way1 change
- G0107517:102h55Leeds station (LDS)20:05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£811One-way0 changes
- P00051+G8021510:432h55Leeds station (LDS)13:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£581One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 262 km
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£51 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G80191+G15885 | On time 4:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 4h15 | 8:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G66980+C24464 | 5:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h18 | 9:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G66980 | 6:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h00 | 9:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
 P28324+G80193 | 6:18 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h20 | 9:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G88953+C01971 | 7:32 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h56 | 10:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80198+G16311 | 7:43 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h55 | 10:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G66982 | 8:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h58 | 11:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80203+G16356 | 8:44 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h54 | 11:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01055 | 9:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h02 | 12:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88960+G80205 | 9:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h00 | 12:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80209+G15879 | 9:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h55 | 12:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G66987 | 10:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h00 | 13:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88963+G80211 | 10:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h02 | 13:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80215+P00051 | 10:43 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h55 | 13:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01060 | 11:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h00 | 14:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88967+G80216 | 11:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h57 | 14:27 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80221+C24495 | 11:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h57 | 14:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01062 | 12:09 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h01 | 15:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88971+G80224 | 12:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h04 | 15:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80226+G16307 | 12:41 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h57 | 15:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01064 | 13:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h57 | 16:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88976+G80228 | 13:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h57 | 16:27 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80232+G16314 | 13:43 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h59 | 16:42 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01067 | 14:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h59 | 17:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88981+G80234 | 14:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h01 | 17:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80237+P00053 | 14:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h56 | 17:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01069 | 15:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h00 | 18:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C31714+G80241 | 15:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h58 | 18:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80245+G15868 | 15:41 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h59 | 18:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01073 | 16:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h01 | 19:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88992+G80247 | 16:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h03 | 19:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80251+C24526 | 16:43 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h54 | 19:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01075 | 17:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h55 | 20:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88998+C01943 | 17:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h59 | 20:29 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80257+C24869 | 17:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h54 | 20:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01080 | 18:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h59 | 21:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89003+G80259 | 18:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h04 | 21:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80263+C24538 | 18:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h58 | 21:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01082 | 19:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h04 | 22:14 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89007+G80266 | 19:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h05 | 22:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80268+G16317 | 19:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h55 | 22:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01083 | 20:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h01 | 23:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28428+G80272 | 20:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h18 | 23:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80273+G16319 | 20:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h57 | 23:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| P28437+G80274 | 21:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h21 | 0:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 21:17. The fastest train covers the 262 km distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 262 km |
Average train duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 5:10 |
Last train 21:17 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Cross Country from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsCrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Cross Country trains will get you between Leeds station (LDS) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Leeds station (LDS) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Most Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains use the Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds station (LDS) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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