How far is Leeds from Edinburgh?

The distance between the two cities is 163 miles (263 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Leeds to Edinburgh leave from Leeds Coach Station and arrive at Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?

Once in Edinburgh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Museum of Scotland, Festival Theatre, Scottish Seabird Centre, Royal Botanic Garden and The Edinburgh Dungeon.

Bus Leeds to Edinburgh from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leeds to Edinburgh on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:15pm	Leeds Coach Station	11h 10m	10:25am	Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:15pm	Leeds Coach Station	11h 10m	10:25am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Edinburgh on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	5h 15m	5:35pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:55am	Leeds Cultural Stop C	4h 40m	7:35am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:40am	Leeds Coach Station	6h	7:40am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Leeds Coach Station	8h 18m	10:13am	Edinburgh Airport	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	8h 17m	8:37pm	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Edinburgh on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:10am	Leeds Cultural Stop C	7h 29m	10:39am	Drum Brae	Cheapest
Bus	2:55am	Leeds Cultural Stop C	4h 40m	7:35am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:40am	Leeds Coach Station	6h	7:40am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	5h 15m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Leeds Coach Station	8h 18m	10:13am	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Edinburgh on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	5h 15m	5:35pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:55am	Leeds Cultural Stop C	4h 40m	7:35am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:40am	Leeds Coach Station	6h	7:40am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Leeds Coach Station	8h 18m	10:13am	Edinburgh Airport	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	8h 17m	8:37pm	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Edinburgh on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:10am	Leeds Cultural Stop C	6h 59m	10:09am	Drum Brae	Cheapest
Bus	2:55am	Leeds Cultural Stop C	4h 40m	7:35am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:40am	Leeds Coach Station	6h	7:40am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	5h 15m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Leeds Coach Station	9h 48m	11:43am	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Edinburgh on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:10am	Leeds Cultural Stop C	7h 29m	10:39am	Drum Brae	Cheapest
Bus	2:55am	Leeds Cultural Stop C	4h 40m	7:35am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:40am	Leeds Coach Station	6h	7:40am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	5h 15m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Leeds Coach Station	8h 18m	10:13am	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Edinburgh on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	5h 15m	5:35pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:55am	Leeds Cultural Stop C	4h 40m	7:35am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:40am	Leeds Coach Station	6h	7:40am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Leeds Coach Station	8h 18m	10:13am	Edinburgh Airport	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	8h 17m	8:37pm	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Edinburgh on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	5h 15m	5:35pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:55am	Leeds Cultural Stop C	4h 40m	7:35am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:40am	Leeds Coach Station	6h	7:40am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Leeds Coach Station	8h 18m	10:13am	Edinburgh Airport	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Leeds City Bus Station	8h 17m	8:37pm	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Leeds to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

163 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $159	Average Duration7h 14m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$43 - $316	Average Duration2h 59m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $36	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

National Express

4/529,718 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 $28, 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.

September 23, 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.

June 26, 2017

Very efficient

Adson M.

November 4, 2022

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 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.

November 1, 2024

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

Ricardo M.

August 16, 2024

Bcz bus timing is not good

Harleen K.

February 6, 2024

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

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 traveling from Leeds to Edinburgh by bus

How far is Leeds from Edinburgh?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leeds to Edinburgh?
What are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$40

11/18

$24

Today

$40

11/20

$24

11/21

$32

11/22

$31

11/23

$30

11/24

$24

The cheapest trip from Leeds to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $24

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 $24 to $89 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 $24 which is on 2025-11-24.

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.