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Trip Overview

The average bus between Leigh and Edinburgh takes 8h 23m and the fastest bus takes 8h 6m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Leigh 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 23m
Duration
276 mi
Distance
£44
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Leigh to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run twice a week between Leigh and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 2:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Leigh is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Salford Crescent Rail Station and take an average of 8h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Bee NetworkBee NetworkFlixBusFlixBus8h 6m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Bee NetworkBee NetworkFlixBusFlixBus8h 41m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leigh 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 Leigh to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 275.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Leigh, Wigan, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Princes Street via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Victoria Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 27m.

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