Rome2Rio

Edinburgh to Leicester buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Edinburgh and Leicester takes 7h 15m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Edinburgh to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 15m
Duration
297 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Edinburgh to Leicester bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Edinburgh and Leicester. The service departs Edinburgh at 11:30 PM at night, which arrives into Leicester at 06:45:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 15m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 15m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 15m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 15m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 296.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Leicester, England?

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 7h 32m.

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