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Edinburgh to Leigh-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Leigh-on-Sea takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Leigh-on-Sea. 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 56m
Duration
425 mi
Distance
£175
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh to Leigh-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Leigh-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Leigh-on-Sea at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c5h 51m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c5h 33m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c5h 52m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c5h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c5h 27m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c5h 57m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c5h 47m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c5h 42m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c6h 7m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c5h 37m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Leigh-on-Sea? 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Leigh-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 424.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Leigh-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leigh-on-Sea via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Barking station, and Barking in around 5h 26m.

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