How to get from Edinburgh to Leeds
- 267 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 5h 18m
- 1 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to Leeds. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 267 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
267 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €41Reading date not recorded | 5h 18m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €19Omio catalogue, Sep 28 | 5h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€41Reading date not recorded5h 18m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€19Omio catalogue, Sep 285h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Edinburgh to Leeds: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Edinburgh - Princes Street → Leedsbus
FlixBus·5h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Edinburgh to Leeds
FlixBus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 10:05 and the last at 10:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 10:05 | 10:05 |
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 Mon, Sep 28
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusEdinburgh - Princes Street-Leeds, Manchester-LeedsBook →TransPennine ExpressEdinburgh-ManchesterBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, TransPennine Express; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Edinburgh to Leeds works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Leeds, about 5h 25m. In total it's roughly €22 over 5h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Edinburgh to Leeds: common questions
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Leeds?
The most useful route takes about 5h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Edinburgh to Leeds?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 10:05 and the last at 10:05, from Edinburgh - Princes Street, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Edinburgh to Leeds?
1 a day with FlixBus, between 10:05 and 10:05.
Which station does the bus from Edinburgh to Leeds leave from?
Edinburgh - Princes Street with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Leeds from Edinburgh?
About 267 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Edinburgh to Leeds cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €22. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Edinburgh to Leeds?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, TransPennine Express.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Leeds?
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