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By car (312 km)
3 h 52 min
312 km.
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3 h 52 min
312 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$265.81

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$493.65–$1,645.51

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$265.81
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$506.31

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cultural C to Bus
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Cultural C to Bus
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Cultural C to Bus
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Leeds to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Train operators

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$139.24–$430.36
Train from Leeds to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$151.89–$227.84
Train from Leeds to Northallerton
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$75.95–$113.92
Train from Northallerton to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Northallerton
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$51.90

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs $13.04 - $32.61 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leeds to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $119.57 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cultural C and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Leeds to Edinburgh?

The distance between Leeds and Edinburgh is 367 km. The road distance is 312.1 km.

How do I travel from Leeds to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Leeds to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $119.57 - $369.57 .

How long does it take to get from Leeds to Edinburgh?

The train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley takes 2h 58m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Edinburgh bus from?

Leeds to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cultural C station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Edinburgh train from?

Leeds to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Leeds to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $119.57 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20.65 - $76.09 and takes 4h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $35.87 - $163.04 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Leeds to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Leeds to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Leeds to Edinburgh train arrive?

Leeds to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Edinburgh is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Leeds to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Leeds to Edinburgh?

Book your Leeds to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds to Edinburgh?

Book your Leeds to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.

Can I share a ride from Leeds to Edinburgh?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leeds and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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