Edinburgh to Leeds Bus and Coach

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Edinburgh to Leeds Route Overview

Edinburgh to Leeds bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 10 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Edinburgh at 08:45h, arriving at Leeds at 13:50h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 22:35h, arriving at 03:20h the same day.
Departure station and country EdinburghUnited Kingdom
Arrival station and country LeedsUnited Kingdom
Travel Distance 221 mi
Average Trip Duration 05h 07min
Total Departures 10
Popular Operators National Express, Megabus UK
Lowest Price £24
Transportation Options Coach, Train



Traveling by coach from Edinburgh to Leeds

The shortest travel distance between Edinburgh and Leeds is 221 mi. The fastest coach which departs at has a travel time of 04:45h. The longest travel time on the route is 05:30h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Leeds earlier, there are 4 overnight coaches from Edinburgh to Leeds. The overnight coaches depart between 21:10 and 22:35 and arrive at the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Leeds:
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Bus companies operating the Edinburgh to Leeds route

There are 2 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Edinburgh or Leeds coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Edinburgh

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  Leeds

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Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £24 (One-Way) or £48 (Return).

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Other popular destinations from Leeds

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