How to travel from Edinburgh to Leeds, United Kingdom

The distance between Edinburgh and Leeds is around 312km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Leeds by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Leeds.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated byCrossCountry+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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Fly

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Leeds Bradford (LBA).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £335($395)
Operated by

Aer Lingus

+ 3 others

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated byNational Express+ 1 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Leeds.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance312km (194 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Leeds

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Leeds by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).

The distance between Edinburgh and Leeds is around 312km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 262km (163 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Edinburgh and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Leeds is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £125 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Leeds. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Edinburgh and Leeds with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 2h 60m.

CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express Service, Avanti West Coast and Northern Rail run train services between Edinburgh and Leeds. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh and Leeds. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Edinburgh and Leeds with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5hrs.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Leeds. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Leeds. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Leeds Bradford (LBA) - via Belfast City (BHD). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Edinburgh to Leeds. There is however a flight that goes via Belfast City (BHD). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Edinburgh to Leeds typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Leeds Bradford (LBA).

The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Edinburgh and Leeds. The distance is around 312km (194 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Leeds

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Leeds

Transport options from Edinburgh to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 60m
£125($150)
every 2 hours367km (228 miles)
Train via Carlisle4hrs
£75($89)
every 4 hours342km (213 miles)
Fly + 1 similar
3h 10m
£335($395)
hourly529km (328 miles)
Plane and Train3h 55m
£275($325)
hourly589km (366 miles)
Bus
5hrs
£12($14)
once daily323km (201 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£35($42)
on demand312km (194 miles)

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Airports near Leeds

The following major airports near Leeds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Leeds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Leeds
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Leeds