The average train between Edinburgh Waverley and Leeds takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Edinburgh Waverley and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Waverley is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Leeds at 2:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 57m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at Leeds station via York station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
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The distance between Edinburgh Waverley and Leeds is 261.6 km. The road distance is 308 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds via York in around 2h 41m.