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Trip Overview

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.

2h 58m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
£104
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds train times

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.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 48m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 57m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 50m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 6m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 50m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 6m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 50m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 6m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 50m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 6m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 50m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 6m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 50m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 18m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express3h 10m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 57m • 1 change
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Want 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.

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  • Distance: 227.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland and Leeds, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds via York in around 2h 41m.

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