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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Edinburgh Waverley takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Edinburgh Waverley. 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 8m
Duration
318 mi
Distance
£139
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leicester to Edinburgh Waverley train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Edinburgh Waverley. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Waverley at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 23m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 17m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 19m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 23m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 17m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 19m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country5h 17m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 31m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 14m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 23m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 17m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 19m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 23m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 17m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 19m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Edinburgh Waverley? 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: 318.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Edinburgh Waverley via Sheffield and Doncaster in around 5h 9m.

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