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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Leeds

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Leeds

Cheapest
3 h 52 min
Car
312 km.
from $17
Fastest
58 min
Plane
Other
5 h 20 min
Bus
262 km.
from €20.65
Details

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$265.81
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$227.84

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$493.65–$1,645.51

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$506.31
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$26.58–$265.81

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Edinburgh to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50

Train operators

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$63.29

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$139.24–$430.36

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$151.89–$227.84
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Northallerton
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87
Train from Northallerton to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$75.95–$113.92

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.49–$151.89
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Northallerton
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92
Train from Northallerton to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$51.90
Train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$50.63

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Leeds is to rideshare which costs $25 - $34.78 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Leeds is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $51.09 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Leeds?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Leeds City Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Leeds?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Leeds. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Leeds?

The distance between Edinburgh and Leeds is 367 km. The road distance is 311.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $51.09 - $369.57 .

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds takes 2h 59m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Leeds bus from?

Edinburgh to Leeds bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Leeds train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Leeds?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leeds is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $51.09 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20.65 - $81.52 and takes 5h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $35.87 - $163.04 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Leeds bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Leeds train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Leeds?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Leeds is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Edinburgh to Leeds.

Which airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport Airport to Leeds Bradford Airport Airport?

KLM, Ryanair and Aer Lingus offer flights from Edinburgh Airport Airport to Leeds Bradford Airport Airport.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Leeds train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Leeds?

There are 2049+ hotels available in Leeds. Prices start at $39.29 per night.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh to Leeds?

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