Leeds to The Scottish Borders Trains

Leeds to The Scottish Borders trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leeds and The Scottish Borders takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds to The Scottish Borders. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 35m
Duration: 260 mi
Distance: £168
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Leeds to The Scottish Borders train times

Trains run hourly between Leeds and The Scottish Borders. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 8:06 PM which arrives into The Scottish Borders at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:10 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:10 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:10 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:10 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leeds to The Scottish Borders? 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.