Bus Leeds to Edinburgh: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Leeds to Edinburgh

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

$31

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$28

Saturday

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 10m	2:55 AM	Leeds	Bus Station	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 2:55:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
National Express	5h 0m	12:15 PM	Leeds	Bus Station	5:15 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$39	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 12:15:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
National Express	5h 0m	1:35 PM	Leeds	Bus Station	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$39	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 1:35:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
National Express	11h 0m	11:25 PM	Leeds	Bus Station	10:25 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$62	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 11:25:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Leeds to Edinburgh via Bradford, you can save more than $5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 16%
  
  7h 35m
  
  Leeds
  
  9 mi
  
  1:15 PM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  8:50 PM
  
  Edinburgh
  St Andrew Square
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $26
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 1:15:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 40m	3:05 AM	Leeds	Bus Station	7:45 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 3:05:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
National Express	5h 45m	1:55 AM	Leeds	Bus Station	7:40 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 1:55:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	5h 15m	12:20 PM	Leeds	Bus Station	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 12:20:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
National Express	5h 10m	2:55 AM	Leeds	Bus Station	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 2:55:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
FlixBus	6h 49m	12:20 PM	Leeds	Bus Station	7:09 PM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 12:20:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 7:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 49m

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
  
  6h 0m
  
  0
  
  2:50 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Newcastle upon Tyne
  John Dobson St
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 2:50:00 PM to John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 50m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Newcastle upon Tyne
  John Dobson St
  
  8:50 PM
  
  Edinburgh
  St Andrew Square
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 6:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $8

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.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Leeds to Edinburgh. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Leeds and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 buses from Leeds to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Leeds and Edinburgh, with 2 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/29/2026 costs just $15, from FlixBus

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 $15!

Cheapest Bus	$15
Fastest Bus	4h 40m
Earliest Bus	2:55 AM
Latest Bus	11:25 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 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$29

Tuesday 09/08

$28

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$39

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

$22

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$29

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

$26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

$15

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

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 $22, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Leeds to Edinburgh. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $29.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leeds to Edinburgh, with $15. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $59.

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.

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.

Bus Station

York Street

Seacroft The Green

Great Wilson Street

Great Wilson St

Kirkgate

Headingley

Otley Rd

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

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 $15 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 $15 and $62. 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 $28. 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 11:25 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

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

More bus routes to Leeds and to Edinburgh

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Leeds and to Edinburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!