Buses to Leeds from Edinburgh

The journey to Leeds from Edinburgh takes about 5 hours.

Buses operate daily with up to 6 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Edinburgh at 09:20.

It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Leeds, with no additional fees or charges.

megabus schedule

megabus operates between Edinburgh and Leeds 7 days per week.

Flixbus schedule

Travel from Edinburgh to Leeds with Flixbus in 4 hours 45 minutes.

Scottish Citylink schedule

Take the bus to Leeds from Edinburgh with Scottish Citylink . The first departure is at 10:30, arriving at 03:05.

Your questions answered

• Is there a daily bus service between Edinburgh and Leeds?

  Yes, buses operate daily from Edinburgh to Leeds, departing as early as 09:20.

• How long is the bus trip from Edinburgh to Leeds?

  The fastest bus to Leeds from Edinburgh takes 4 hours 35 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 10 minutes longer.

• How do I buy tickets for travel to Leeds from Edinburgh?

  It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.

• Which bus companies operate between Edinburgh and Leeds?

  megabus, Scottish Citylink and Flixbus run buses to Leeds from Edinburgh.

• What time is the earliest bus from Edinburgh to Leeds?

  The first bus to Leeds from Edinburgh leaves at 09:20. The journey takes about 5 hours.

• When is the last bus to Leeds from Edinburgh?

  The last bus leaves Edinburgh at 22:30, arriving into Leeds at 15:30. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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