Bus routes from Leicester to Edinburgh
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Bus stations and stops in Leicester
Leicester (Fosse Park)
Fosse Park Avenue
Asda Stop
LE3 2LL Leicester
United Kingdom
Asda Stop
LE3 2LL Leicester
United Kingdom
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This stop is situated opposite ASDA petrol station
This stop is wheelchair accessible
Leicester St Margarets bus station
Gravel st
LE1 3AG Leicester
United Kingdom
LE1 3AG Leicester
United Kingdom
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FlixBus services depart from stand SB within St Margaret's Bus Station.
This station is wheelchair accessible.
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Distance
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391 km |
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Frequently asked questions
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Find the cheapest buses from Leicester to Edinburgh
Getting from Leicester to Edinburgh is cheap and easy when you travel with FlixBus. The two cities are 498 km apart and traveling between the two takes as little as 6 hours 10 minutes.
FlixBus tickets are always good value, but you can save even more money by booking online in advance. Book on the website or with our FlixBus App in minutes, then simply use your phone as your ticket to board the bus.
Bus tickets between Leicesterand Edinburgh cost $46.99 on average, but you can get tickets for as low as $43.99 if you book in advance and/or outside of busy travel times, like weekends and holidays.
For a quick, easy, and environmentally-conscious choice, travel with FlixBus.
We have a large network, so you can trust us to take you from your desired departure city to your destination in comfort and style - all for a great value.
Traveling from Leicester to Edinburgh
It’s easy to get from Leicester to Edinburgh with FlixBus, with 2 direct buses per day.
You can expect a minimum of 5 stops on your journey and it can take a minimum time of 6 hours 10 minutes.
Bus travel is the most environmentally friendly way to travel long distances and we’re working to make it even greener with high environmental standards across our fleet of buses, the use of alternative drive and fuel technologies, and the option for all passengers to offset their carbon emissions at the point of buying a ticket.
The average cost of bus travel between Leicester and Edinburgh is $46.99, which makes bus travel far cheaper than any other method.
Taking the bus from Leicester
Traveling from Leicester and not familiar with it? Here’s everything you need to know.
Leicester is a transport hub with 2 bus stations; the 21 buses departing every day take travelers to cities across the country
Arriving in Edinburgh
Traveling to Edinburgh for the first time? Here’s what you need to know:
Edinburgh is very well connected to other destinations on the FlixBus network. The city is connected to 20 other destinations that you can easily reach by bus. You can find 3 FlixBus stops in the city.
What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Leicester to Edinburgh
Getting from Leicester to Edinburgh aboard a FlixBus bus means traveling in comfort and style, with all the services you need to keep you occupied. Most of our buses include free Wi-Fi onboard, an entertainment system, toilets and power outlets.
You can bring one carry-on and one check-in piece of luggage per passenger, so even if you’re taking a long trip, you don’t need to worry about traveling light.
All ticket holders are guaranteed a seat on our buses but if you want to reserve a seat, you can do so at the time of booking. Choose from a classic seat, table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.
Just book online or on our FlixBus App when purchasing your ticket using any of our available payment methods.
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