The average train between Leicester and University of Edinburgh takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to University of Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Leicester and University of Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:16 PM which arrives into University of Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to University of Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at University of Edinburgh station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Leicester to University of Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to University of Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Leicester to University of Edinburgh train tickets online with Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Leicester and University of Edinburgh is 391 km. The road distance is 590 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to University of Edinburgh via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 37m.