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Trip Overview

The average bus between Leicester and Edinburgh takes 8h 51m and the fastest bus takes 7h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester 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.

8h 51m
Duration
310 mi
Distance
£46
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Leicester to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Leicester and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at M&S and take an average of 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arriva UKFlixBus8h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus9h 35m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus9h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus9h 35m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus9h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus9h 35m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus9h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus9h 35m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus9h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus9h 35m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus9h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus9h 35m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus9h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Edinburgh? 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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 309.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Asda to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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