Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station | Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Leicester (Fosse Park) | Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station | Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Leicester (Fosse Park) | Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station | Bus Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Leicester to Edinburgh
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$46 - $157 | Average Duration10h 32m | 10kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average Price$72 - $72 | Average Duration6h 20m | 16kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Edinburgh?
Stops in Leicester
- A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK - B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom - C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3 - D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, UK
Stops in Edinburgh
- A13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
- CRosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
- D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK - E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK - F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leicester to Edinburgh by bus
What is the travel distance from Leicester to Edinburgh?
The distance between Leicester and Edinburgh is around 393 km (244 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Leicester to Edinburgh?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, in Leicester, and end it at Bus Station, in Edinburgh.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Leicester to Edinburgh was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $42To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leicester to Edinburgh, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $42 to $136 for a bus ticket from Leicester to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-12-01.
Usually National Express, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
