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The average bus between Leeds and Edinburgh takes 4h 55m and the fastest bus takes 4h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leeds to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Leeds and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Leeds is at 12:20 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 5:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
Leeds to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.
Leeds to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
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The distance between Leeds and Edinburgh is 261.9 km. The road distance is 308 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
