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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Leicester to Edinburgh from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from £35
tomorrow
from £31
Monday
from £30
Tuesday
from £31
Wednesday
from £35
Thursday
from £46
Friday
from £40

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    23:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    00:25
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    09:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    10:05
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £49
  • National Express
    11h 25m
    0
    05:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Edinburgh via Leeds, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 40m
      0
      11:45
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      13:55
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • megabus
      5h 0m
      0
      14:25
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      19:25
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    09:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    10h 55m
    0
    21:20
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    08:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    23:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    00:25
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    10:05
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Edinburgh via Leeds, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 40m
      0
      11:45
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      13:55
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • megabus
      5h 0m
      0
      14:25
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      19:25
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    11h 15m
    0
    21:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    08:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    00:25
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    13h 25m
    0
    17:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    08:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    23:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    08:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    00:25
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    23:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    10:05
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • National Express
    11h 25m
    0
    05:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Edinburgh via Leeds, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 40m
      0
      11:45
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      13:55
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • megabus
      5h 0m
      0
      14:25
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      19:25
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    00:25
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    10:05
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Edinburgh via Leeds, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 40m
      0
      11:45
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      13:55
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • megabus
      5h 0m
      0
      14:25
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      19:25
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    09:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    23:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    11h 25m
    0
    05:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £61
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    00:25
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £72
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    10:05
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £84
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Edinburgh via Leeds, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 40m
      0
      11:45
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      13:55
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • megabus
      5h 0m
      0
      14:25
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      19:25
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    09:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    23:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    11h 25m
    0
    05:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Edinburgh via Leeds, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 40m
      0
      11:45
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      13:55
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • megabus
      5h 0m
      0
      14:25
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      19:25
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £17
    Travel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save £12

Frequency of bus connections between Leicester and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Leicester and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Leicester to Edinburgh. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Leicester and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 12 coaches from Leicester to Edinburgh, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Leicester and Edinburgh, with 1 offers.

Facts about coaches from Leicester to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Leicester to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leicester to Edinburgh starting from £30!

Cheapest Bus £30
Fastest Bus 7h 10m
Earliest Coach 00:25
Latest Coach 23:55
Daily Bus Connections 4 Ø
Distance 391.9 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Leicester to Edinburgh

Every day, 4 buses from 2 coach companies leave Leicester for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 21/12/2024 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/12
Tuesday 17/12
Wednesday 18/12
Thursday 19/12
Friday 20/12
Saturday 21/12
£35
Sunday 22/12
£31
Monday 23/12
£33
Tuesday 24/12
£31
Wednesday 25/12
£35
Thursday 26/12
£46
Friday 27/12
£40
Saturday 28/12
£31
Sunday 29/12
Monday 30/12
£32
Tuesday 31/12
£31
Wednesday 01/01
Thursday 02/01
£31
Friday 03/01
£34
Saturday 04/01
£26
Sunday 05/01
Monday 06/01
£26
Tuesday 07/01
Wednesday 08/01
Thursday 09/01
£26
Friday 10/01
£18
Saturday 11/01
£25
Sunday 12/01

The cheapest time to travel from Leicester to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leicester to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £30, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Leicester to Edinburgh. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £46.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to Edinburgh, with £30. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £33.

How to save money travelling from Leicester to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Leicester to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Leicester to Edinburgh, 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 Leicester to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Leicester to Edinburgh

These are the most booked bus companies between Leicester to Edinburgh from our users.

FlixBus from Leicester to Edinburgh

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Leicester to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price £30
Fastest Coach 7h 10m
Earliest Coach 00:25
Last Coach 10:05
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 18/12/2024

National Express from Leicester to Edinburgh

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Leicester to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price £31
Fastest Coach 8h 10m
Earliest Coach 05:25
Last Coach 23:55
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 19/12/2024

All bus stations and stops in Leicester and Edinburgh

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Leicester and Edinburgh.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Leicester to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Leicester to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leicester to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Leicester to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Leicester to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Leicester to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Leicester - Edinburgh coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Leicester - Edinburgh bus trip is available from £30 and takes 11h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Leicester to Edinburgh is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £30 to £84. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Leicester to Edinburgh is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Edinburgh from Leicester take?

The quickest coach from Leicester to Edinburgh is provided by FlixBus and takes 7h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £38. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leicester to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from Leicester at 00:25. 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 Leicester to Edinburgh?

The latest bus to Edinburgh departs from Leicester at 23:55. 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 Leicester - Edinburgh route?

Passengers looking to travel from Leicester to Edinburgh can travel with 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 Leicester and Edinburgh?

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

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Leicester Edinburgh 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 Leicester Edinburgh 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 Leicester to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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