Edinburgh Waverley to Leicester Trains

Edinburgh Waverley to Leicester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh Waverley and Leicester takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh Waverley to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 30m
Duration: 330 mi
Distance: £172
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Chesterfield

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5h 14m

£146–214

Edinburgh Waverley to Leicester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Edinburgh Waverley and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Waverley is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:07 PM → 9:34 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
6:05 PM → 6:00 AM
Arrives next day
11h 55m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:02 AM → 11:02 AM
5h • 1 change
7:03 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:02 AM → 11:02 AM
5h • 1 change
7:03 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:02 AM → 11:02 AM
5h • 1 change
7:03 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:02 AM → 11:02 AM
5h • 1 change
7:03 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:02 AM → 11:02 AM
5h • 1 change
7:03 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:02 AM → 11:02 AM
5h • 1 change
7:03 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Waverley to Leicester? 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.