Edinburgh to Leeds bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 6 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Edinburgh at 08:45h, arriving at Leeds at 14:05h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 22:35h, arriving at 03:20h the following day.
Departure station and country
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Arrival station and country
Leeds, United Kingdom
Travel Distance
221 mi
Average Trip Duration
05h 07min
Total Departures
6
Popular Operators
National Express
Lowest Price
£28
Transportation Options
Coach, Train
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Traveling by coach from Edinburgh to Leeds
The shortest travel distance between Edinburgh and Leeds is 221 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 22:35 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 2 overnight coaches from Edinburgh to Leeds.
The overnight coaches depart between and 22:35 and arrive between 02:25 and 03:20
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Edinburgh to Leeds route
National Express is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 314 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.
Over 314 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Edinburgh to Leeds. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below.
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