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Trains From Edinburgh To Leeds

Save money by booking in advance. No credit card fees when you book through National Rail.

With National Rail, you can find information about Leeds, plan your journey and book your train tickets. Save money with a Railcard when you travel by train, and get big discounts on top attractions with National Rail’s Days Out Guide. Taking the train helps to reduce your carbon footprint too.

Save money when you travel to Leeds by train


Railcards offer value for money if you travel by train, saving you at least 1/3 on
most rail fares. With a bit of planning, buying tickets in advance can save you
a pretty pound, and if the travel bug has you travelling a lot then a Railcard
might be worth your while!

The Railcards available include:

Children

  • Under 5 - Travel free, accompanied by a fare-paying passenger.

  • 5-15 - Are eligible for a 50% discount on most tickets, though proof of age will
    need to be carried where appropriate.

  • 16-17 Saver - Like a Railcard but with bigger discounts for anyone aged 16 or 17.

Adults

  • 16-25 Railcard*

  • 26-30 Railcard*

  • Disabled Persons Railcard*

  • Family & Friends Railcard

  • Senior Railcard*

  • Two Together Railcard

  • Veterans Railcard*

Visit the Railcard Website and buy a Railcard and start saving straight away.

You may also want to check out our Regional Railcards to see if there are discounts for travelling to and from where you are.

*Time restrictions may apply, check Railcard conditions for details

What to do in Leeds

This former Victorian mill district is a refreshing marriage of the past and present. Since its redevelopment over the past decade and a half, Leeds is a thriving town that not only champions independent shops, food and drink but is an inclusive city that welcomes people from all walks of life, making it a place unique to itself.

Formerly the world’s largest woollen mill, Leeds Industrial Museum looks at the city’s industrial heritage and trades that shaped the town with a collection of machinery and equipment used during the period for textiles, clothing, printing and engineering. It also houses a cosy 24 seat cinema dating back to the 1920s where you can watch a series of short films.

Whether you’re after some traditional British fare, fine dining or fancy grabbing a quick bite while you’re out and about, you will never find yourself short with the number of tasty things to eat. Leeds has a fantastic independent food and drink scene with a number of food and drink festivals running all year round!

Shopping is an experience in itself with a number of shops housed in stunning listed buildings. A beautiful fusion of past and present, Victoria Leeds is the place to go for luxury brands - just make sure you look up to see Europe’s largest stained glass window. For more independent, vintage and unique buys, the Corn Exchange or the Grand Arcade is great for finds that aren’t on the High Street.

Leeds has a fantastic LGBTQ+ nightlife with The Freedom Quarter boasting plenty of LGBTQ+ venues, bars and clubs with a welcoming atmosphere.

Explore and save

Interested in exploring more of what Leeds has to offer? Check out our Days Out Guide for great deals on attractions and activities.

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