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Edinburgh to Leicester

From £28.50 one-way*

Duration: 8 hrs 10 mins (fastest)
Departures: up to 2 services per day

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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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Coach from Edinburgh to Leicester

Enjoy simple and convenient coach travel and experience a new city with our services from Edinburgh to Leicester. 

You can book tickets from Edinburgh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station in Leicester now using the blue journey planner above.

Edinburgh to Leicester journey information
Fastest journey time 8hrs 10 mins
Cheapest price From £28.50 *
Distance (approx) 515km
No. of stops 3 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily 8:45am/21:10pm

Our Edinburgh to Leicester services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

180 coach towards Birmingham

Our 180 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Edinburgh Bus Station
  • Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station
  • Moto Services Wetherby (A1)
  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station
  • Sheffield (City Centre)Interchange
  • Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
  • Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station

183 coach towards Birmingham

Our 183 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Edinburgh Bus Station
  • Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station
  • Moto Services Wetherby (A1)
  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station
  • Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
  • Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station

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Departing from Edinburgh

Edinburgh Bus Station is located in the city centre, only a stone's throw from St Andrew's Square, so beginning your journey is easy and convenient. 

From toilet facilities to a coffee shop and phone charging areas, the station has plenty of features for your comfort and convenience, ensuring you're ready to head to Manchester at your best.

Arriving in Leicester

Leicester's St Margaret's Bus Station is based in the city centre, on Gravel Street, making it central to all shops, cafes, restaurants and other facilities.

Great transport links, including bus routes, rail routes and a dedicated taxi rank are based around the bus station, making further travel easy too.

You can find out more by visiting our Leicester Bus Station facilities page.

Frequently asked questions

When is the first coach from Edinburgh to Leicester?

The first coach leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station at 8.45am, arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station at 21.10am.

When is the last coach from Edinburgh to Leicester?

The last coach leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station at 21.10pm, arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station at 5.20pm.

How much is the coach from Edinburgh to Leicester?

A one-way journey from Edinburgh to Leicester is available from £28.50*.

How long does the coach take from Edinburgh to Leicester?

Our fastest coach journey from Edinburgh to Leicester takes 8 hours 10 mins.

What happens if I miss my coach from Edinburgh to Leicester?

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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  • Leicester to Edinburgh

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*Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 24.10.2024 for travel between 24.10.2024 - 20.02.2025.

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