The average bus between Leicester and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 10h 9m and the fastest bus takes 9h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Leicester and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 10h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
Leicester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Leicester and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 395.5 km. The road distance is 489 km.
National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 8h 10m.