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Check the bus schedule for Edinburgh to Leeds. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like megabus, National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £27
tomorrow
from £23
Tuesday
from £16
Wednesday
from £16
Thursday
from £20
Friday
from £22
Saturday
from £16

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    4h 45m
    0
    22:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    03:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £27
  • megabus
    5h 0m
    0
    11:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:05
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    13:50
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    14:25
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Leeds via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than £16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 35m
      0
      20:45
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      23:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • megabus
      2h 0m
      0
      01:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      03:20
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save £16

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    14:25
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    13:50
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:05
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • megabus
    5h 0m
    0
    11:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £27
  • megabus
    4h 45m
    0
    22:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    03:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Leeds via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 35m
      0
      20:45
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      23:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • megabus
      2h 0m
      0
      01:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      03:20
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    14:25
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • megabus
    5h 0m
    0
    11:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    04:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:05
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • megabus
    4h 45m
    0
    22:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    03:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Leeds via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 35m
      0
      20:45
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      23:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • megabus
      2h 0m
      0
      01:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      03:20
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    14:25
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • megabus
    5h 0m
    0
    11:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    04:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:05
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • megabus
    5h 20m
    0
    07:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    12:50
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Leeds via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 35m
      0
      20:45
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      23:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • megabus
      2h 0m
      0
      01:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      03:20
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Parks of Hamilton
    5h 20m
    0
    07:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    12:50
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    Parks of Hamilton
    Economy
    £20
  • megabus
    5h 0m
    0
    11:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £22
  • megabus
    5h 20m
    0
    07:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    12:50
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    13:50
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:05
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Leeds via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 35m
      0
      20:45
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      23:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • megabus
      2h 0m
      0
      01:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      03:20
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    5h 0m
    0
    11:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £22
  • megabus
    4h 45m
    0
    22:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    03:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:05
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    02:25
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    04:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Leeds via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 35m
      0
      20:45
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      23:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • megabus
      2h 0m
      0
      01:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      03:20
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    04:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    14:25
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • megabus
    5h 0m
    0
    11:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:05
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • megabus
    4h 45m
    0
    22:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    03:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Leeds via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 35m
      0
      20:45
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      23:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • megabus
      2h 0m
      0
      01:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      03:20
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save £5

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Edinburgh and Leeds?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Edinburgh to Leeds. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Leeds. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Leeds.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 36 coaches from Edinburgh to Leeds, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Leeds, with 21 offers.

All facts for Edinburgh to Leeds bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like megabus, National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 8 times by bus from Edinburgh to Leeds in one click. Book your Edinburgh to Leeds bus ticket starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus £16
Fastest Bus 4h 40m
Earliest Coach 07:30
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 8 Ø
Distance 261.3 km
Coach Companies megabus, National Express, FlixBus and Parks of Hamilton

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Edinburgh to Leeds?

Every day, 8 buses from 4 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Leeds. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 17/11/2024 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 11/11
Tuesday 12/11
Wednesday 13/11
Thursday 14/11
Friday 15/11
Saturday 16/11
Sunday 17/11
£27
Monday 18/11
£23
Tuesday 19/11
£16
Wednesday 20/11
£16
Thursday 21/11
£22
Friday 22/11
£25
Saturday 23/11
£22
Sunday 24/11
£19
Monday 25/11
£16
Tuesday 26/11
£22
Wednesday 27/11
£16
Thursday 28/11
£16
Friday 29/11
£16
Saturday 30/11
£18
Sunday 01/12
£20
Monday 02/12
£18
Tuesday 03/12
£18
Wednesday 04/12
£18
Thursday 05/12
£18
Friday 06/12
£18
Saturday 07/12
£16
Sunday 08/12

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Leeds

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Leeds, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £16, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Leeds. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Leeds, with £16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £16.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Leeds

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Leeds in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Edinburgh to Leeds, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Edinburgh to Leeds are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Edinburgh to Leeds?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Edinburgh to Leeds timetable.
In total 4 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Leeds

Here is a map with all coach stations in Edinburgh and Leeds. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Edinburgh to Leeds

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Edinburgh to Leeds. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Edinburgh to Leeds bus

How much does a Edinburgh Leeds coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh Leeds bus trip is available from £16 and takes 5h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Leeds?

This connection is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £49. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Leeds.

How many connections are available for the Edinburgh Leeds route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to Leeds is offered by roughly 8 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Leeds from Edinburgh take?

The quickest coach from Edinburgh to Leeds is provided by FlixBus and takes 4h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £49. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Leeds?

The earliest bus to Leeds departs from Edinburgh at 07:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Edinburgh to Leeds?

The latest bus to Leeds departs from Edinburgh at 23:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Edinburgh Leeds route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh to Leeds can travel with megabus, National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Leeds?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Leeds by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: megabus, National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Leeds from Edinburgh?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Edinburgh Leeds bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Leeds bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Leeds on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Leeds

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Alternate transport types from Edinburgh to Leeds

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Edinburgh to Leeds for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Leeds

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Edinburgh to Leeds for the next days.
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    3h 19m
    0
    05:48
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    09:07
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £58
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    3h 52m
    0
    05:48
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    09:40
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £86
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    3h 44m
    0
    05:48
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    09:32
    Leeds
    Cross Gates Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    First Class
    from £94
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    3h 52m
    0
    05:48
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    09:40
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    First Class
    from £224

More bus routes to Edinburgh and to Leeds

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh and to Leeds. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!

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