Leicester to Edinburgh coach
Cheap bus tickets from Leicester to Edinburgh
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Bus Timetable Leicester to Edinburgh
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Bus times from Leicester to Edinburgh
Fastest Journey
8 h 10 m
Average
9 h 28 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
392 km
Of the 3 buses that leave Leicester for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Coach from Leicester to Edinburgh
 | Distance | 243 miles (392 km) |
 | Average coach duration | 6 h 45 min |
 | Average coach ticket price | £38 (€43) |
 | Direct coach | Yes |
 | Coach companies | Flixbus or National Express |
Coaches from Leicester to Edinburgh cover the 243 miles (392 km) long journey taking on average 6 h 45 min with our travel partners like Flixbus or National Express. There are direct coach services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £38, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as £16. Travellers depart most frequently from Leicester and arrive in Edinburgh, Elder Street.
Coach companies: FlixBus and National Express Leicester to Edinburgh
You can travel by coach to Edinburgh from Leicester with FlixBus and National Express for as low as £16. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
- Average Price: £16
National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Leicester - Edinburgh coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
- Average Price: £42
Travel Tips: Coach to Edinburgh from Leicester
There are a few coach stations in Leicester to start your trip from including Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester, Rail Station (Stand EE) and Leicester, Charles Street / Halford Street. In Edinburgh you have a few coach station options to choose from for your arrival including Edinburgh, Elder Street, Edinburgh, North Bridge and Edinburgh, York Place (Stop YJ).
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Leicester and arrive in Edinburgh, Elder Street.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Leicester, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Edinburgh, Elder Street, located 0.6 miles (881 m) away from the city centre.
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