Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leeds to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
4 h 35 m
Average
4 h 47 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
262 km
Of the 2 buses that leave Leeds for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 162 miles (261 km) | |
Average bus duration | 4 h 35 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $27 (€23) | |
Bus frequency | 3 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day | |
Bus providers | National Express, Flixbus or Megabus |
Buses from Leeds to Edinburgh cover the 162 miles (261 km) long route taking on average 4 h 35 min with our travel partners like National Express, Flixbus or Megabus. Normally, there are 3 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $27 (€23), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $18 (€16). Travelers depart most frequently from Leeds, Kirgate Coach Stop and arrive in Edinburgh, Elder Street.
Find the best buses between Leeds and Edinburgh with Omio's travel partners National Express and FlixBus from $18 (€16). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Leeds - Edinburgh bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
FlixBus from Leeds to Edinburgh bus information:
When departing from Leeds, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Leeds, Kirgate Coach Stop, Leeds, Coach Station and Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre). When arriving in Edinburgh, you can end your trip in bus stations like Edinburgh, Elder Street, Edinburgh, North Bridge and Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Omio customers book a bus from Leeds, Kirgate Coach Stop to Edinburgh, Elder Street most frequently for this route.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Leeds, Kirgate Coach Stop, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city center, and they get off the bus at Edinburgh, Elder Street, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city center.
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