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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Leicester takes 8h 4m and the fastest bus takes 7h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day 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.

8h 4m
Duration
297 mi
Distance
£57
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus via Nottingham

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  1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
  2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
7h 37m
£29–132

Edinburgh to Leicester bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 11:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Leicester at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 296.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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 37m.

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