Edinburgh to Leeds by Train
Traveling by train to Leeds from Edinburgh is usually a pleasant, relaxing and scenic journey.
As with all rail travel in the United Kingdom unless you book your ticket far in advance the price of your train ticket to Leeds from Edinburgh could be rather costly, especially if you book to travel during peak times.
However, by using this journey planner to check train times and compare Edinburgh to Leeds train ticket prices, even just before you travel, you could still find availability of the cheapest advance fare train tickets, more so if you are able to change your departure time to be a few minutes earlier or later.
Edinburgh to Leeds Train Timetables
Both personalised and comprehensive train timetables for trains operating between Edinburgh and Leeds may be viewed and downloaded here.
Leeds Train Stations
Leeds City Station serving major operators like LNER, TransPennine Express, Northern, and CrossCountry is the busiest in Northern England and the third-busiest in the UK. It offers extensive connections, including direct services to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Birmingham, as well as local routes across Yorkshire. The station has 17 platforms, shops, restaurants, and excellent accessibility.
Leeds Bradford Airport Parkway, opened in 2023, provides a direct rail link to Leeds Bradford Airport. This modern station improves travel convenience for air passengers.
Smaller stations like Burley Park, Headingley, and Horsforth serve local commuters, connecting residential areas to Leeds City Centre.
IMPORTANT: If you use this journey planner to book your Edinburgh to Leeds train journey your ticket will include travel on any other trains, including the London Underground, that you may need take to reach your final destination. You will not need to purchase any additional tickets.
Edinburgh Station Information
As your train journey to Leeds begins in Edinburgh you may find the following additional information useful for planning your departure:
Train Operators Serving Edinburgh
Facilities at Edinburgh Railway Station:
Car Parking at Edinburgh Train Station
Edinburgh Station Address
