Edinburgh to Leicester bus with National Express

Fri, 24 Jan
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Cheap coach tickets from Edinburgh to Leicester

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
FlixBus
09:058h00
Edinburgh
17:05Leicester
£311One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
FlixBus
23:407h10
Edinburgh
06:50Leicester
£311One-way
0 changes

Edinburgh to Leicester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday 24 January
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
09:05 Edinburgh8h00 17:05 Leicester0 changesDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
23:40 Edinburgh7h10 06:50 Leicester0 changesDirect

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Bus times from Edinburgh to Leicester

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Fastest Journey

7 h 10 m

Average

7 h 35 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

392 km

Of the 2 buses that leave Edinburgh for Leicester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
FlixBus
23:407h10
Edinburgh
06:50Leicester
£311One-way
0 changes
2nd Fastest
FlixBus
09:058h00
Edinburgh
17:05Leicester
£311One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Leicester

Buses from Edinburgh to Leicester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
392 km
Average bus duration
7h 29m
Cheapest ticket price
£12
Buses per day
4
Direct buses
3
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
7h 10m
First bus
00:25
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: National Express, FlixBus and Megabus Edinburgh to Leicester

For as little as £10 you can travel by coach from Edinburgh to Leicester with National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Edinburgh to Leicester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Edinburgh to Leicester coach information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 8 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: £36
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Edinburgh to Leicester coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Edinburgh to Leicester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Leicester.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Edinburgh to Leicester can start from as little as £12 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Edinburgh to Leicester is £32; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Edinburgh to Leicester coach travel time is 7 h 10 min   for the 243 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Edinburgh to Leicester leaves at 00: 25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Edinburgh to Leicester leaves at 23: 55.
There are 5 coaches a day from Edinburgh to Leicester which require at least one change with National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the trip from Edinburgh to Leicester you can take a coach with National Express or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services between Edinburgh and Leicester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Edinburgh, Bus Station, which is located around 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda), located 3.9 miles (6.3 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Leicester by coach is November.
You have options as you can travel from Edinburgh to Leicester 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Leicester

Edinburgh
Leicester
The major coach station for departures in Edinburgh is Edinburgh, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh, Bus Station for your trip from Edinburgh to Leicester.
Edinburgh, Bus StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
Car connection
Elder Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Edinburgh, Bus Station
  • Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
The major coach station for arrivals in Leicester is Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) for your trip to Leicester from Edinburgh.
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
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