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What is the best way to travel from Leicester to Edinburgh?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Flights, Trains and Buses for the journey to Edinburgh from Leicester. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
7h 20m
$26
$35
12
Train
4h 47m
$89
$113
18
Flight
1h 5m
$30
$190
48

What is the cheapest way to reach Edinburgh from Leicester?

You can get to Edinburgh with just $26 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Saturday
from $34
Sunday
from $34
Monday
from $30
Tuesday
from $26
Wednesday
from $28
Thursday
from $29
Friday
from $30

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $35
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $40
  • National Express
    10h 20m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:10 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Jet2.com
    7h 50m
    0
    6:40 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    2:30 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from $92
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham International Train Station
    10:15 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $97
  • Ryanair
    9h 15m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:30 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $116
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    13h 50m
    0
    6:40 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:30 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $163

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • FlixBus
    11h 16m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    11:41 AM
    Edinburgh
    Corstorphine Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Aer Lingus
    22h 45m
    0
    8:40 AM
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    7:25 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $84
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 5m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    11:05 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $91
  • Jet2.com
    7h 45m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    2:30 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from $127
  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    7:15 AM
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    11:40 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $149

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    8:55 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42
  • National Express
    10h 35m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:25 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    9:25 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $30
  • Ryanair
    4h 10m
    0
    12:50 PM
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    5:00 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $50
  • Aer Lingus
    2h 50m
    0
    4:35 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    7:25 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $203
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    5h 30m
    0
    5:40 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    11:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $373

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • National Express
    10h 35m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:25 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:55 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $33
  • Ryanair
    5h 15m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    9:35 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $45
  • Aer Lingus
    5h 0m
    0
    8:35 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    1:35 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $238
  • Aurigny Air Services
    26h 45m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    3:30 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aurigny Air Services
    Economy
    from $283

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    10h 35m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:25 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Ryanair
    5h 10m
    0
    10:30 AM
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    3:40 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $45
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 15m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    4:20 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $68
  • Aer Lingus
    5h 0m
    0
    8:35 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    1:35 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $238
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    13h 50m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    11:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $332

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    10h 35m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:25 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    11h 16m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    11:41 AM
    Edinburgh
    Corstorphine Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $35
  • FlixBus
    9h 32m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    7:37 PM
    Edinburgh
    Corstorphine Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 5m
    0
    9:15 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    10:20 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $38
  • Ryanair
    4h 5m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    10:05 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $80
  • Aer Lingus
    12h 5m
    0
    8:25 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:30 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $204
  • Loganair
    24h 50m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    9:20 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from $314

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $33
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    8:55 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $35
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    10h 50m
    0
    9:05 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    7:55 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $53
  • R Airlines
    12h 5m
    0
    8:10 AM
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    8:15 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $61
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 5m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    9:15 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $74
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    13h 50m
    0
    6:40 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:30 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $262
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • CrossCountry
    5h 4m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    2:19 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $89
  • CrossCountry
    5h 0m
    0
    11:18 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    4:18 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $89
  • East Midlands Railway
    4h 57m
    0
    10:37 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    3:34 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $125
  • East Midlands Railway
    4h 47m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    2:27 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $131

What are the fastest trips from Leicester to Edinburgh?

You can get to Edinburgh from Leicester in just 1h 5m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 1h 10m
Sunday
from 1h 5m
Monday
from 1h 10m
Tuesday
from 1h 10m
Wednesday
from 4h 15m
Thursday
from 1h 5m
Friday
from 1h 5m

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham International Train Station
    10:15 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $97
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 55m
    0
    8:40 AM
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    1:35 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $220
  • Jet2.com
    7h 50m
    0
    6:40 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    2:30 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from $92
  • Ryanair
    9h 15m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:30 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $116
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $35
  • FlixBus
    9h 4m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    7:09 PM
    Edinburgh
    Corstorphine Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $40

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 5m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    11:05 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $91
  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    7:15 AM
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    11:40 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $149
  • Jet2.com
    7h 45m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    2:30 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from $127
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    14h 50m
    0
    5:40 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:30 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $520
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42
  • National Express
    10h 20m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:10 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    9:25 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $30
  • Aer Lingus
    2h 50m
    0
    4:35 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    7:25 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $203
  • Ryanair
    4h 10m
    0
    12:50 PM
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    5:00 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $50
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    5h 30m
    0
    5:40 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    11:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $373
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    8:55 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    10h 35m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:25 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:55 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $33
  • Aer Lingus
    5h 0m
    0
    8:35 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    1:35 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $238
  • Ryanair
    5h 15m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    9:35 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $45
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    9h 45m
    0
    1:25 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    11:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $332
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 15m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    4:20 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $68
  • Aer Lingus
    5h 0m
    0
    8:35 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    1:35 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $238
  • Ryanair
    5h 10m
    0
    10:30 AM
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    3:40 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $45
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    13h 50m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    11:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $332
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 5m
    0
    9:15 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    10:20 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $38
  • Ryanair
    4h 5m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    10:05 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $80
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    6h 25m
    0
    5:55 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:20 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $373
  • Aer Lingus
    12h 5m
    0
    8:25 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:30 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $204
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    8:55 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $35
  • FlixBus
    9h 32m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    7:37 PM
    Edinburgh
    Corstorphine Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41
  • National Express
    10h 35m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:25 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 5m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    9:15 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $74
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 55m
    0
    8:40 AM
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    1:35 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $268
  • Ryanair
    10h 50m
    0
    9:05 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    7:55 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $53
  • R Airlines
    12h 5m
    0
    8:10 AM
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    8:15 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $61
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • East Midlands Railway
    4h 47m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    2:27 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $131
  • East Midlands Railway
    4h 57m
    0
    10:37 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    3:34 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $125
  • CrossCountry
    5h 0m
    0
    11:18 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    4:18 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $89
  • CrossCountry
    5h 4m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    2:19 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $89
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $33
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    8:55 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $35
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Leicester to Edinburgh

What are the most popular stations in Leicester and Edinburgh?

In Leicester, you will usually depart from Central Station, Fosse Park or St. Margaret's Bus Station, while in Edinburgh you will be arriving at Waverley Train Station, Haymarket Bus Stop or Princes Street, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Edinburgh from Leicester? With 10 connections between 4 Flight, Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Leicester and Edinburgh, you can pay as low as $26 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Edinburgh in just 1h 5m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Leicester and Edinburgh are National Express, FlixBus and EasyJet Airline, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Leicester and Edinburgh is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Oadby or to Broomhouse, and look at flights from East Midlands Airport, and landing at Edinburgh Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Leicester to Edinburgh?

The most popular companies between Leicester and Edinburgh, are National Express, FlixBus and EasyJet Airline. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: CrossCountry and East Midlands Railway

Airlines: EasyJet Airline, Ryanair, Aer Lingus and 7 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Leicester to Edinburgh

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Leicester to Edinburgh. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Leicester to Edinburgh

How can I reach Edinburgh from Leicester?

Every day, there are on average 10 connections between Flight, Train and Bus, with which you can get to Edinburgh from Leicester.

How far is Edinburgh from Leicester?

The distance between Leicester and Edinburgh is 243.6 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Leicester and Edinburgh?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 11 kgs of CO2, a train 14 kgs, a car 67 kgs, and a flight 96 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Leicester to Edinburgh?

You can get to Edinburgh with just $26 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Edinburgh?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Edinburgh in just 1h 5m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

More routes to Leicester and to Edinburgh

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Leicester and to Edinburgh. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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