Leeds to Edinburgh Trains From £25.70*

On average, it takes around three hours to get from Leeds to Edinburgh with CrossCountry.

On your journey, you'll travel across West and North Yorkshire, passing the grand medieval city of York before heading into the brisk countryside of County Durham and Northumberland. Then, once you arrive at the Scottish Borders you'll notice the majesty of the Scottish countryside before arriving in the cosy, romantic city of Edinburgh.

CrossCountry provides an extensive network of train services linking towns and cities throughout England, Scotland, and Wales. This makes it easy to travel between key British cities such as Cardiff, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Birmingham, ensuring a quick and convenient means of exploring the country in style.

Departing from Leeds

Leeds train station is in a brilliant location to travel from. It can be found on New Street Station, south of the City Square, at the foot of Park Row behind Queens Hotel. This means it's right on the edge of the city centre of Leeds and is very easily accessible by bus and taxi.

The station is the fourth busiest train station in the UK, which means it’s also accessible via light rail from around West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester, such as from smaller towns like Knaresborough.

The station is a central hub for the Leeds section of the East Coast Mainline. So, it's an essential stop on the Cross Country between the North, East, South and West. As a result, many UK train operators use this station including: LNER, Northern, TransPennine Express, and CrossCountry.

Main stops

There are usually six stations from Leeds to Edinburgh. These are: York, Darlington, Durham, Newcastle, Morpeth, and Berwick-upon-Tweed. It's worth remembering, however, that these routes may change due to faults, scheduling, or poor weather. It's best to check before you travel.

Arriving at Edinburgh Waverley

Edinburgh Waverley is located on Princess Street, directly in the centre of Edinburgh, between the ‘old’ and ‘new’ towns. The station is wonderfully accessible, as there are so many travel options right near the station. For example, Market Street has a taxi rank, and public buses and trams are available on Princess Street and North Bridge.

Edinburgh Waverley serves as the northern terminus of the electrified East Coast Mainline, attracting many UK train operators like LNER, Lumo, TransPennine Express, and the Caledonian Sleeper.

CrossCountry train classes

• Standard Class: Onboard Wi-Fi, charging points, and tables. Snacks and drinks are available from the onboard shop.
• First Class: Leeds to Edinburgh First Class tickets provide a more spacious and comfortable journey with larger seats and complimentary refreshments.

CrossCountry train travel advice

• Luggage: A maximum of three items: one small item, one medium-sized bag, and one large suitcase.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small pets are free of charge. They must be well-behaved and do not disturb other passengers. Two pets per passenger.
• Bicycles: Bicycle reservations are required before traveling.
• Children: Children receive cheaper tickets. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs. Booking in advance using TrainPal helps ensure families can sit together.
• Passenger Assist: Provide assistance at stations and on trains, or during transfers, help with luggage, offer discounts for disabled passengers, and other services.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.