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Coach from Leeds to Edinburgh
Travel with National Express from Leeds to Edinburgh with fares starting from £22.80 one-way*, so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the ride to Scotland's capital city.
With guaranteed seating, free Wi-Fi and plenty of legroom, we'll get you there in comfort while you save those pounds for exploring Edinburgh.
| Leeds to Edinburgh journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 5 hrs 5 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £22.80 * |
| Distance (approx) | 362km |
| No. of stops | 1 (other services use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 2.55am/13.35pm |
Our Leeds to Edinburgh services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 180 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Leeds Coach & Bus Station
- Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station
- Edinburgh Bus Station
Our 183 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Leeds Coach & Bus Station
- Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station
- Edinburgh Bus Station
Our 591 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Leeds Coach & Bus Station
- Darlington
- Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station
- Alnwick [Northumberland]
- Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Edinburgh Bus Station
Leeds to Edinburgh route map
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Departing from Leeds Coach Station
Leeds Coach Station is conveniently located in the heart of the city centre, making your journey off to a great start. You can easily reach us via any city bus route, or hop in a taxi that'll drop you right at the Coach Station entrance - that's hassle-free travel sorted!
For more information, view our Leeds Coach Station facilities page.
Arriving at Edinburgh Bus Station
When you arrive in Edinburgh, you'll find yourself right in the city centre, just a short stroll from St Andrew's Square.
Need a quick refreshment after your journey? Grab a coffee from the onsite café before heading out to explore. You'll also find handy toilet facilities, areas to charge your phone, and convenient luggage lockers if you're eager to dive straight into discovering Scotland's historic capital without your bags in tow.
Perfect for:
✅ Savvy travellers wanting a comfortable journey between England and Scotland with plenty of legroom
✅ Budget-conscious visitors exploring Edinburgh's historic attractions while keeping more money in your pocket
✅ Passengers needing convenient city-center to city-center connections with free Wi-Fi to stay connected throughout your trip
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Leeds Coach Station at 2.55am, arriving at Edinburgh Bus Station at 8.05am.
The last coach leaves from Leeds Coach Station at 13.35pm, arriving at Edinburgh Bus Station at 19.10pm.
A one-way journey from Leeds to Edinburgh is available from £22.80*.
Our fastest coach journey from Leeds to Edinburgh takes 5 hrs 5 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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