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Overview: Train from Leicester to Edinburgh Airport
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Trains from Leicester to Edinburgh Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £140 but you can travel from only £43 by coach.
The fastest train covers the 395 km distance in 4h 21m.
Distance 395 km |
Average train duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £140 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 21m |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Frequently asked questions about your Leicester to Edinburgh Airport trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Leicester to Edinburgh Airport.
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Train companies: CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway from Leicester to Edinburgh Airport trainsCrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Leicester and Edinburgh Airport from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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London North Eastern Railway
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Leicester and Edinburgh Airport
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FAQs: Leicester to Edinburgh Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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 Leicester and Edinburgh Airport
Most Leicester to Edinburgh Airport trains use the Leicester to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Edinburgh Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
Leicester train station facilities and services
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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