Edinburgh to Leicester Bus

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Edinburgh to Leicester Route Summary

Edinburgh to Leicester bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 2 daily bus departures available, including 1 night bus. The earliest bus departs from Edinburgh bus station at 08:45h, arriving at Leicester bus station at 17:05h the same day. While latest bus departs at 21:10h, arriving at 05:20h the following day.
Departure station and country EdinburghUnited Kingdom
Arrival station and country LeicesterUnited Kingdom
Travel Distance 307 mi
Average Trip Duration 17h 10min
Total Departures 2
Popular Operators National Express
Lowest Price $41
Transportation Options Bus


Getting from Edinburgh and Leicester by bus

The shortest travel distance between Edinburgh and Leicester is 307 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 21:10 has a travel time of h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:20h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Leicester earlier, there the same day.

Bus companies operating the Edinburgh to Leicester route

National Express is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 313 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Edinburgh or Leicester bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Edinburgh

You can see information about the departure station and stops Edinburgh here

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  Leicester

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Leicester here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $41 (One-Way) or $82 (Return).

Travel reviews for Edinburgh to Leicester bus

Over 313 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Edinburgh to Leicester. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our old names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry — it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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