How to get from Leicester to Edinburgh
- 399 km as the crow flies
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Leicester to Edinburgh: bus. The two cities are about 399 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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399 km
Leicester to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Leicester → Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus
FlixBus·7h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Leicester to Edinburgh
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:25 and the last at 14:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 01:25 | 14:45 |
All departures
- 01:25
- 11:05
- 14:45
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Leicester to Edinburgh works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Leicester to Edinburgh - Princes Street, about 7h 5m. In total it's roughly €29 over 7h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Leicester to Edinburgh: common questions
When is the first bus from Leicester to Edinburgh?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:25 and the last at 14:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Leicester to Edinburgh?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 01:25 and 14:45.
How far is Edinburgh from Leicester?
About 399 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Leicester to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Edinburgh?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026