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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Leeds to Edinburgh from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $29
tomorrow
from $24
Tuesday
from $24
Wednesday
from $30
Thursday
from $21
Friday
from $26
Saturday
from $23

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    7:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    5h 20m
    0
    1:35 PM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    6:55 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
  • National Express
    5h 10m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $36
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    5:20 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leeds to Edinburgh via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 55m
      0
      11:40 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      1:55 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • FlixBus
      2h 40m
      0
      2:55 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      5:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    7:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $24
  • National Express
    5h 20m
    0
    1:35 PM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    6:55 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    1:40 AM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    7:40 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    5h 10m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leeds to Edinburgh via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 55m
      0
      11:40 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      1:55 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • FlixBus
      2h 40m
      0
      2:55 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      5:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    7:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $24
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $24
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    1:40 AM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    7:40 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    5h 10m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    5:20 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leeds to Edinburgh via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 55m
      0
      11:40 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      1:55 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • FlixBus
      2h 40m
      0
      2:55 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      5:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 20m
    0
    1:35 PM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    6:55 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    1:40 AM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    7:40 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    7:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $32
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    5h 10m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leeds to Edinburgh via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 55m
      0
      11:40 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      1:55 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • FlixBus
      2h 40m
      0
      2:55 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      5:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    7:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    5h 20m
    0
    1:35 PM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    6:55 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    5h 10m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    5:20 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leeds to Edinburgh via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 55m
      0
      11:40 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      1:55 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • FlixBus
      2h 40m
      0
      2:55 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      5:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    1:35 PM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    7:10 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    1:40 AM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    7:40 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $34
  • National Express
    5h 10m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    7:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leeds to Edinburgh via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 55m
      0
      11:40 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      1:55 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • FlixBus
      2h 40m
      0
      2:55 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      5:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • National Express
    5h 20m
    0
    1:35 PM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    6:55 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    7:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    1:40 AM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    7:40 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    5h 10m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leeds to Edinburgh via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 55m
      0
      11:40 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      1:55 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • FlixBus
      2h 40m
      0
      2:55 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      5:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save $5

Frequency of bus connections between Leeds and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Leeds and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Leeds to Edinburgh. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Leeds and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 23 buses from Leeds to Edinburgh, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Leeds and Edinburgh, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Leeds to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from Leeds to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leeds to Edinburgh starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus $21
Fastest Bus 4h 40m
Earliest Bus 2:55 AM
Latest Bus 11:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 8 Ø
Distance 162.4 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Leeds to Edinburgh

Every day, 8 buses from 2 bus companies leave Leeds for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/04
$39
Monday 05/05
$28
Tuesday 05/06
$24
Wednesday 05/07
$30
Thursday 05/08
$21
Friday 05/09
$28
Saturday 05/10
$23
Sunday 05/11
$30
Monday 05/12
$30
Tuesday 05/13
$19
Wednesday 05/14
$19
Thursday 05/15
$19
Friday 05/16
$24
Saturday 05/17
$19
Sunday 05/18
$19
Monday 05/19
$21
Tuesday 05/20
$19
Wednesday 05/21
$19
Thursday 05/22
$21
Friday 05/23
$23
Saturday 05/24
$24
Sunday 05/25
$28
Monday 05/26
$29
Tuesday 05/27
$24
Wednesday 05/28
$28
Thursday 05/29
$21
Friday 05/30
$21
Saturday 05/31

The cheapest time to travel from Leeds to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leeds to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $21, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Leeds to Edinburgh. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leeds to Edinburgh, with $21. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $47.

How to save money travelling from Leeds 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 Leeds 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 Leeds 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 buses from Leeds to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Leeds to Edinburgh

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

FlixBus from Leeds to Edinburgh

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $21
Fastest Bus 4h 40m
Earliest Bus 2:55 AM
Last Bus 3:30 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 5/4/2025

National Express from Leeds to Edinburgh

National Express

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

Cheapest Price $30
Fastest Bus 5h 5m
Earliest Bus 2:55 AM
Last Bus 11:15 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 5/4/2025

All bus stations and stops in Leeds and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Leeds 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 Leeds to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Leeds to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leeds to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the Leeds to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Leeds Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 4h 40m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $63. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from Leeds to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Leeds to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Leeds to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Leeds to Edinburgh is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $29. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leeds to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Leeds starts at 2:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Leeds to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Leeds for Edinburgh starts at 11:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Leeds Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Leeds to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Leeds 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 Leeds to Edinburgh bus route?

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 Leeds Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Leeds 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 traveling 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 Leeds to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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