How to get from Leeds to Edinburgh
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Leeds to Edinburgh by price and travel time.
- 267 km as the crow flies
- 1 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 40m
direct
Bus
€22
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 13 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Leeds to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 40m 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 fare comes from a search on October 9, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
267 km
Leeds to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Leeds → Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus
FlixBus·4h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Leeds to Edinburgh
FlixBus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:05 and the last at 04:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 04:05 | 04:05 |
All departures
- 04:05
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 Tue, Oct 13
Cheapest fare by day, Leeds to Edinburgh
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Train
Fares checked on Tue, Oct 13.
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Leeds to Edinburgh works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Leeds to Edinburgh - Princes Street, about 4h 40m. In total it's roughly €22 over 4h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Leeds to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Leeds to Edinburgh?
The most useful route takes about 4h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Leeds to Edinburgh?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:05 and the last at 04:05, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Leeds to Edinburgh?
1 a day with FlixBus, between 04:05 and 04:05.
How far is Edinburgh from Leeds?
About 267 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Leeds to Edinburgh cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €20 to €22. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Leeds to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Leeds to Edinburgh without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 54m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds 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.
Where to next
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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: 13 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 9 Oct 2026