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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leighton Buzzard to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£135
Average price
£158
Fastest journey
5 h 8 m
Average duration
6 h 12 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
478 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leighton Buzzard to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leighton Buzzard to Edinburgh will cost around £158 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £135.
Of the 2 trains that leave Leighton Buzzard for Edinburgh 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 478 km distance in an average of 6 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 16 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 train, coach and flight for Leighton Buzzard to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leighton Buzzard to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £81.
Distance: 478 km
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£81 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price |
6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leighton Buzzard to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Leighton Buzzard to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:53 Leighton Buzzard | 7h16 | 12:09 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:14 Leighton Buzzard | 5h08 | 13:22 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leighton Buzzard to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Leighton Buzzard to Edinburgh run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £81 but you can travel from only £26 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 18:12. The fastest train covers the 478 km distance in 5h 23m.
Distance 478 km |
Average train duration 5h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £81 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 23m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 18:12 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Leighton Buzzard to Edinburgh trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Leighton Buzzard and Edinburgh from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leighton Buzzard to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leighton Buzzard to Edinburgh 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Leighton Buzzard and Edinburgh
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Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 08:00-18:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station Forecourt & Southcourt Avenue
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Front
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LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- 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.
- 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.
- 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,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- 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 booths are located on the concourse.
- 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.
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