How much does a bus ticket from Leeds to Edinburgh cost?

The bus ticket price from Leeds to Edinburgh starts at R 306. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Leeds to Edinburgh is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Leeds to Edinburgh?

The average travel time between Leeds and Edinburgh is around 7h 14m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 263 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Leeds and Edinburgh?

The number of buses from Leeds to Edinburgh can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Leeds to Edinburgh by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Leeds to Edinburgh?

When taking the bus from Leeds to Edinburgh, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus UK.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leeds to Edinburgh?

Buses travelling between Leeds and Edinburgh leave from Leeds Coach Station or Leeds Bradford Airport and arrive at Bus Station, Edinburgh Airport, Haymarket.

Bus Leeds to Edinburgh from R 314 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20	Leeds City Bus Station	5h 15m	17:35	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	13:55	Leeds (Coach Station)	5h	18:55	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:15	Leeds Coach Station	5h 5m	17:20	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:20	Leeds City Bus Station	8h 17m	20:37	Edinburgh Airport	No tags
Bus	13:55	Leeds (Coach Station)	7h 14m	21:09	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20	Leeds City Bus Station	5h 15m	17:35	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:55	Leeds Cultural Stop C	4h 40m	07:35	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	6h	07:40	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Leeds Coach Station	8h 18m	10:13	Edinburgh Airport	No tags
Bus	12:20	Leeds City Bus Station	8h 17m	20:37	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20	Leeds City Bus Station	5h 15m	17:35	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:55	Leeds Cultural Stop C	4h 40m	07:35	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	6h	07:40	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Leeds Coach Station	8h 18m	10:13	Edinburgh Airport	No tags
Bus	12:20	Leeds City Bus Station	8h 17m	20:37	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:10	Leeds Cultural Stop C	7h 29m	10:39	Drum Brae	Cheapest
Bus	02:55	Leeds Cultural Stop C	4h 40m	07:35	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	6h	07:40	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:20	Leeds City Bus Station	5h 15m	17:35	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Leeds Coach Station	8h 18m	10:13	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:55	Leeds Coach Station	5h 10m	08:05	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:55	Leeds Cultural Stop C	4h 40m	07:35	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	6h	07:40	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:20	Leeds City Bus Station	5h 15m	17:35	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Leeds Coach Station	8h 18m	10:13	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:10	Leeds Cultural Stop C	6h 59m	10:09	Drum Brae	Cheapest
Bus	02:55	Leeds Cultural Stop C	4h 40m	07:35	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	6h	07:40	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:20	Leeds City Bus Station	5h 15m	17:35	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Leeds Coach Station	9h 48m	11:43	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:10	Leeds Cultural Stop C	7h 29m	10:39	Drum Brae	Cheapest
Bus	02:55	Leeds Cultural Stop C	4h 40m	07:35	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	6h	07:40	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:20	Leeds City Bus Station	5h 15m	17:35	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Leeds Coach Station	8h 18m	10:13	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Edinburgh on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20	Leeds City Bus Station	5h 15m	17:35	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:55	Leeds Cultural Stop C	4h 40m	07:35	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:40	Leeds Coach Station	6h	07:40	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Leeds Coach Station	8h 18m	10:13	Edinburgh Airport	No tags
Bus	12:20	Leeds City Bus Station	8h 17m	20:37	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:09 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Leeds to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 484, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage duration

262 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 306 - R 2 798	Average duration7h 14m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 753 - R 5 565	Average duration2h 59m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 484 - R 620	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4/529 715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 18 reviews, National Express was rated 4 stars for this trip. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at R 484, with the trip lasting on average 381.

National Express Leeds Edinburgh recent customer reviews

Overall. For the really affordable price that's still allows people to travel. Hard to beat and will be using, recommending again...

Petrr M.

23 September 2018

The staff was friendly and the bs on time.however, the coach was very dirty, including the toilet, which had not been cleaned before the journey. The coach was old, with a few broken seats and a terrible noise all through the journey.

Ioana R.

26 June 2017

Very efficient

Adson M.

4 November 2022

Megabus UK

3.5/54 273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Users generally found the bus service to be satisfactory. However, some mentioned that the night fluorescent light was a bit uncomfortable and there were instances of delays without any prior information provided about them.

Megabus Leeds Edinburgh recent customer reviews

No wifi. Hot or cold. Toilets a health hazard. Late on schedule.

Shagger1 O.

1 November 2024

The bus arrived with a delay and I had zero information about that.

Ricardo M.

16 August 2024

Bcz bus timing is not good

Harleen K.

6 February 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Leeds and Edinburgh?

Stops in Leeds

A - Leeds Coach Station

B - Leeds Bradford Airport

C - 20 Central Rd

D - Leeds Bus Stop F5

E - St Peter's Street

F - Leeds

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leeds to Edinburgh by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Leeds to Edinburgh cost?
The bus ticket price from Leeds to Edinburgh starts at R 306. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Leeds to Edinburgh is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Leeds to Edinburgh?
The average travel time between Leeds and Edinburgh is around 7h 14m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 263 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Leeds and Edinburgh?
The number of buses from Leeds to Edinburgh can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Leeds to Edinburgh by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Leeds to Edinburgh?
When taking the bus from Leeds to Edinburgh, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus UK.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leeds to Edinburgh?
Buses travelling between Leeds and Edinburgh leave from Leeds Coach Station or Leeds Bradford Airport and arrive at Bus Station, Edinburgh Airport, Haymarket.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

R 695

17/11

R 696

Today

R 419

19/11

R 514

20/11

R 398

21/11

R 514

22/11

R 650

23/11

R 472

The cheapest trip from Leeds to Edinburgh was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of R 398

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leeds to Edinburgh as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 398 to R 1 502 for a bus ticket from Leeds to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 398, which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually National Express 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.