Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 6 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
262 km
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.
The average ticket from Leeds to Edinburgh will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 10 buses that leave Leeds for Edinburgh on Thu, Jul 10, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 10 the direct buses cover the 262 km distance in an average of 5 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Thu, Jul 10 the slowest buses will take 5 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €70 Average price |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 11:15 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 5h05 | 4:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 5h15 | 4:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 9h15 | 8:35 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 12:35 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 5h20 | 5:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 2:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 5h20 | 7:30 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 10:15 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 11h10 | 9:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
Thursday, July 10 | |||||
![]() | 12:40 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 6h00 | 6:40 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:55 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 5h10 | 7:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:55 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 4h40 | 6:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:55 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 8h46 | 10:41 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 162 miles (261 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 01:40 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Megabus, National Express and FlixBus buses will get you from Leeds to Edinburgh from $14 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
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.
Bus information from Leeds to Edinburgh with National Express:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Leeds, Coach Station, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Edinburgh, Bus Station, located 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre.
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