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Edinburgh to Leeds Route Summary

Edinburgh to Leeds bus is a popular way of traveling. For this specific route, two transport types are available: bus and train. We found up to 8 bus departures, including 3 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 following day. There is 1 train departure available on this route.
Departure station and country EdinburghUnited Kingdom
Arrival station and country LeedsUnited Kingdom
Travel Distance 221 mi
Average Trip Duration 05h 07min
Total Departures 8
Popular Operators National Express, Megabus UK
Lowest Price $18
Transportation Options Bus, Train



Traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Leeds

The shortest travel distance between Edinburgh and Leeds is 221 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 22:35 has a travel time of 04:45h. The longest travel time on the route is 05:30h.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Leeds earlier, there are 3 overnight buses from Edinburgh to Leeds. The overnight buses depart between 21:10 and 22:35 and arrive between 02:25 and 03:20 the following day. Below is the most popular night departure to Leeds:
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Bus companies

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have not been rated yet by the clients. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Edinburgh or Leeds, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.
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  Edinburgh

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

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  Leeds

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


Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: $18 (One-Way) or $36 (Return).

Trip reviews from Edinburgh to Leeds

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Other popular destinations from Leeds

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Leeds, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:


Other ways of traveling between Edinburgh and Leeds

In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Leeds below.

Edinburgh to Leeds Bus Summary

Route Overview Key Info
Departure Station Edinburgh
Destination Station Leeds
Daily Departures Over 8 bus departures , including more than 3 night buses.
Earliest Departures 08:45 AM
Latest Departure 10:35 PM
Travel Distance 221 mi
Travel Time 05:07

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