Leeds to Edinburgh by train
Edinburgh lies 262 km (163 mi) north-west of Leeds, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 31 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 319 km (199 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Leeds | Edinburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 536,280 | 514,990 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Dalmeny railway station |
| Postal codes | LS1–ME17 | EH1–EH9 |
Where to book trains from Leeds to Edinburgh
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Staying in Edinburgh
Our booking partner lists 2,102+ places to stay in Edinburgh (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 816 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (370), and 46 are five-star. Across 706 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 858,596 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Edinburgh from Leeds?
262 km (163 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Leeds; by road roughly 319 km (199 mi).
How long does it take to get from Leeds to Edinburgh by train?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Leeds and Edinburgh?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where can I stay in Edinburgh?
Our booking partner lists 2,102+ places to stay in Edinburgh, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.