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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.
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 £23.60 * |
| 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.
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
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
Edinburgh to Leicester route map
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
The first coach leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station at 8.45am, arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station at 17.00am.
The last coach leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station at 21.10pm, arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station at 5.20pm.
A one-way journey from Edinburgh to Leicester is available from £23.60*.
Our fastest coach journey from Edinburgh to Leicester takes 8 hours 10 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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T&C: *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 07.01.2025 for travel between 07.01.2025 - 05.05.2025.
