How much is the bus ticket from Edinburgh to Leeds?

The cheapest bus tickets from Edinburgh to Leeds start at R 269. The average price for this route is around R 586. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Edinburgh to Leeds?

The average bus journey time from Edinburgh to Leeds is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 267 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Edinburgh to Leeds route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Megabus UK , National Express .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Edinburgh to Leeds?

The earliest bus departs from Edinburgh to Leeds at 05:24. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Edinburgh to Leeds?

A bus trip from Edinburgh to Leeds produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Edinburgh to Leeds?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29762 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Leeds?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Edinburgh to Leeds?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Edinburgh to Leeds?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Edinburgh to Leeds from R 248 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Edinburgh to Leeds on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:40	Bus Station	4h 40m	04:20	Leeds Cultural Stop C	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:35	Bus Station	5h 30m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	20:49	Edinburgh Airport	6h 31m	03:20	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	15:40	Edinburgh Airport	12h 40m	04:20	Leeds Cultural Stop C	No tags
Bus	10:35	Bus Station	5h 30m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Leeds on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:05	Bus Station	5h 20m	14:25	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:40	Bus Station	4h 40m	04:20	Leeds Cultural Stop C	Fastest
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	5h 20m	14:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	20:49	Edinburgh Airport	6h 31m	03:20	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	15:40	Edinburgh Airport	12h 40m	04:20	Leeds Cultural Stop C	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Leeds on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:05	Bus Station	5h 20m	14:25	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:40	Bus Station	4h 40m	04:20	Leeds Cultural Stop C	Fastest
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	5h 20m	14:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	20:49	Edinburgh Airport	6h 31m	03:20	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	21:37	Edinburgh Airport	7h 3m	04:40	Leeds Cultural Stop C	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Leeds on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:05	Bus Station	5h 20m	14:25	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:40	Bus Station	4h 40m	04:20	Leeds Cultural Stop C	Fastest
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	5h 20m	14:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	20:49	Edinburgh Airport	6h 31m	03:20	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	21:37	Edinburgh Airport	7h 3m	04:40	Leeds Cultural Stop C	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Leeds on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:28	Edinburgh Zoo South	7h 12m	04:40	Leeds Cultural Stop C	Cheapest
Bus	23:40	Bus Station	4h 40m	04:20	Leeds Cultural Stop C	Fastest
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	5h 20m	14:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	09:05	Bus Station	5h 40m	14:45	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:49	Edinburgh Airport	6h 31m	03:20	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Leeds on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:40	Bus Station	4h 40m	04:20	Leeds Cultural Stop C	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	5h 20m	14:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	09:05	Bus Station	5h 20m	14:25	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:49	Edinburgh Airport	6h 31m	03:20	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	5h 20m	14:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Leeds on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:28	Edinburgh Zoo South	7h 12m	04:40	Leeds Cultural Stop C	Cheapest
Bus	23:40	Bus Station	4h 40m	04:20	Leeds Cultural Stop C	Fastest
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	5h 20m	14:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	09:05	Bus Station	5h 20m	14:25	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:49	Edinburgh Airport	6h 31m	03:20	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Leeds on 22 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:05	Bus Station	5h 20m	14:25	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:40	Bus Station	4h 40m	04:20	Leeds Cultural Stop C	Fastest
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	5h 20m	14:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	15:40	Edinburgh Airport	12h 40m	04:20	Leeds Cultural Stop C	No tags
Bus	08:45	Bus Station	5h 20m	14:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:15 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Leeds

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just R 444, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4hAverage duration

262 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 269 - R 1 885	Average duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 822 - R 5 445	Average duration3h 1m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 444 - R 657	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Leeds?

Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
Visit page
D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK

Stops in Leeds

A
Leeds Coach Station
York Street, Leeds, LS2, United Kingdom
Visit page
B
Leeds Bradford Airport
C
20 Central Rd
Vassali House, 20 Central Rd, Leeds LS1 6DE, UK
D
Leeds Bus Stop F5
46 New York St, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 7DY, UK
E
St Peter's Street
St Peter's St, Leeds, UK
F
Leeds
75 Kirkgate, Leeds LS2, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 618 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54 284 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Passengers have highlighted the friendly and helpful nature of the staff, which contributed to a smooth journey. However, there were concerns about delays without any communication regarding their cause.

Megabus Edinburgh Leeds recent customer reviews

Besides rushing so as not to miss the bus at 11:05 unfortunately the bus didn't leave on time & the passengers were not informed.of what was causing the delay. It would be nice to be kept informed

Jane D.

11 December 2023

Very good

Laird Kincavel O.

7 November 2024

Friendly and helpful staff journey uneventful made good time

Lawrence M.

26 September 2024

National Express

4/529 769 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to multiple reviews, customers express satisfaction with the service provided by this transport link. They mention easy access, comfortable journeys, and friendly staff who are kind and helpful. Although there were some delays due to a rail strike causing more traffic, overall customers are pleased with the service and would consider taking the bus instead of the train in the future for its comfort and value for money.

National Express Edinburgh Leeds recent customer reviews

The driver was very good. No complaints. But the other passengers were very than loud and intrusive

Nicolas G.

29 September 2023

Easy access to this transport link .Space on coach to sit separately .smooth change over of drivers . Times accurate throughout .Good access to local transport links at Leeds

Sally M.

7 January 2023

Comfy journey, lovely staff who were kind, helpful and good sense of humour to boot. The bus was late but probably due to rail strike meaning more traffic. Overall very pleased with the service. I took the bus because my train was cancelled. Now I would definitely consider taking rhe bus instead of the train now I can see how comfy it is and the value for money.

Gemma L.

22 June 2022

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Leeds by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Edinburgh to Leeds?
The cheapest bus tickets from Edinburgh to Leeds start at R 269. The average price for this route is around R 586. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Edinburgh to Leeds?
The average bus journey time from Edinburgh to Leeds is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 267 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Edinburgh to Leeds route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Megabus UK, National Express.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Edinburgh to Leeds?
The earliest bus departs from Edinburgh to Leeds at 05:24. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Edinburgh to Leeds?
A bus trip from Edinburgh to Leeds produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Edinburgh to Leeds?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29762 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Leeds?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Edinburgh to Leeds?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Edinburgh to Leeds?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/12

R 593

14/12

R 645

Today

R 478

16/12

R 437

17/12

R 447

18/12

R 479

19/12

R 478

20/12

R 572

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Leeds was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 437

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Edinburgh to Leeds as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 437 to R 1 830 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 437, which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually Megabus UK, National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.