The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Airport
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
3 h 54 m
Average duration
3 h 58 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Airport 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 Airport will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 2 trains that leave Leeds station (LDS) for Edinburgh Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 266 km distance in an average of 3 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 2 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. 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 coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 266 km
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£33 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:18 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h54 | 10:12 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:54 Leeds station (LDS) | 4h02 | 15:56 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Airport
Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Airport run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:18, the last at 11:54. The fastest train covers the 266 km distance in 3h 54m.
Distance 266 km |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 06:18 |
Last train 11:54 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Airport trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Leeds station (LDS) and Edinburgh Airport from £16. 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 Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds station (LDS) to Edinburgh Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leeds station (LDS) and Edinburgh Airport
- 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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