- Distance: 297.3 mi
- Duration: 8h 14m
The average bus between Leicester and Edinburgh Castle takes 8h 14m and the fastest bus takes 8h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester to Edinburgh Castle. 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 twice daily between Leicester and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 8:05 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 13m.
Leicester to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
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The distance between Leicester and Edinburgh Castle is 391.7 km. The road distance is 445 km.
National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 8h 10m.
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