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What is the best way to travel from Edinburgh to Leicester?

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Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
7h 10m
£19
£30
5
Train
4h 57m
£78
£102
6
Flight
1h 10m
£15
£113
44

What is the cheapest way to reach Leicester from Edinburgh?

You can reach Leicester with just £15 by taking a Flight from EasyJet Airline, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
from £23
Monday
from £26
Tuesday
from £19
Wednesday
from £15
Thursday
from £26
Friday
from £25
Saturday
from £26

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    06:50
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    05:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    17:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    08:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    09:45
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £37
  • Jet2.com
    6h 30m
    0
    06:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £57
  • Jet2.com
    27h 35m
    0
    15:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:15
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £74
  • Ryanair
    9h 55m
    0
    13:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:10
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £111
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    6h 19m
    0
    10:30
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    16:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £78
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    7h 19m
    0
    13:30
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    20:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £89
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    7h 19m
    0
    11:30
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    18:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £93
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    7h 19m
    0
    12:30
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    19:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £99

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    17:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    10h 35m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    21:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    05:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    12:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    14:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £26
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    14:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    16:05
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £26
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    19:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:05
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £26
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    07:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    08:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £27

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    06:50
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    17:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    10h 35m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    21:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    07:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    08:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £46
  • Ryanair
    13h 35m
    0
    08:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:05
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £69
  • Ryanair
    10h 25m
    0
    08:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    18:55
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £78
  • Jet2.com
    7h 45m
    0
    10:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    18:00
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £126

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    08:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    09:45
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £15
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    07:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    08:25
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £20
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    19:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £25
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    16:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    18:05
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £29
  • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    17:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    10h 35m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    21:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    05:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    17:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    10h 35m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    21:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    05:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    06:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:40
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £28
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    11h 25m
    0
    20:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:45
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £63
  • R Airlines
    5h 35m
    0
    14:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £72
  • Aurigny Air Services
    24h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    14:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    Aurigny Air Services
    Economy
    from £176

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    17:05
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    06:50
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    10h 35m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    21:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    05:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    06:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:50
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £31
  • EasyJet Airline
    0
    07:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:00
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £33
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    19:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:05
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £37
  • R Airlines
    0
    15:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:00
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £42
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    5h 49m
    0
    07:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    12:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £83
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    6h 1m
    0
    05:48
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    11:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £88
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 59m
    0
    06:52
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    11:51
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £92
  • CrossCountry
    4h 57m
    0
    06:06
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    11:03
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £193

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    17:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    10h 35m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    21:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    05:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    18:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £31
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    13:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    14:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £43

What are the fastest trips from Edinburgh to Leicester?

You can get to Leicester from Edinburgh in just 1h 10m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 1h 10m
Monday
from 1h 10m
Tuesday
from 1h 10m
Wednesday
from 1h 10m
Thursday
from 1h 10m
Friday
from 1h 10m
Saturday
from 1h 10m

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    08:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    09:45
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £37
  • Jet2.com
    6h 30m
    0
    06:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £57
  • Ryanair
    9h 55m
    0
    13:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:10
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £111
  • Jet2.com
    10h 20m
    0
    09:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:20
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £137
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    6h 19m
    0
    10:30
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    16:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £78
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    7h 19m
    0
    13:30
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    20:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £89
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    7h 19m
    0
    11:30
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    18:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £93
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    7h 19m
    0
    12:30
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    19:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £99
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    06:50
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    05:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    17:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    12:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    14:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £26
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    14:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    16:05
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £26
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    19:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:05
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £26
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    07:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    08:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £27
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    05:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    17:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    10h 35m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    21:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    07:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    08:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £46
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 10m
    0
    08:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:30
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £197
  • Jet2.com
    7h 45m
    0
    10:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    18:00
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £126
  • Ryanair
    10h 25m
    0
    08:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    18:55
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £78
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    06:50
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    05:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    17:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    08:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    09:45
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £15
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    07:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    08:25
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £20
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    19:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £25
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    16:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    18:05
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £29
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    05:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    17:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    10h 35m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    21:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    06:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:40
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £28
  • R Airlines
    5h 35m
    0
    14:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £72
  • Lufthansa
    9h 55m
    0
    12:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:50
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £432
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    11h 25m
    0
    20:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:45
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £63
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    05:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    17:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    10h 35m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    21:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    06:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:50
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £31
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    19:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:05
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £37
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    16:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    17:20
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £43
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    14:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    15:50
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £45
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • CrossCountry
    4h 57m
    0
    06:06
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    11:03
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £193
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 59m
    0
    06:52
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    11:51
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £92
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    5h 49m
    0
    07:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    12:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £83
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    6h 1m
    0
    05:48
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    11:49
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £88
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    06:50
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    17:05
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    05:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    17:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    18:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £31
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 10m
    0
    13:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    14:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £43
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    05:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    17:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    10h 35m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    21:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Edinburgh to Leicester

What are the most popular stations in Edinburgh and Leicester?

In Edinburgh, you will usually depart from St Andrew's House Station, Waverley Station or Park Central, while in Leicester you will be arriving at Central Station, Fosse Park or St. Margaret's Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Leicester from Edinburgh? With 11 connections between 5 Bus, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Edinburgh and Leicester, you can pay as low as £15 with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Leicester in just 1h 10m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Edinburgh and Leicester are National Express, EasyJet Airline and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Edinburgh and Leicester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Broomhouse or to Oadby, and look at flights from Edinburgh Airport, and landing at East Midlands Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Edinburgh to Leicester?

The most popular companies between Edinburgh and Leicester, are National Express, EasyJet Airline and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: London North Eastern Railway (LNER), Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry

Airlines: EasyJet Airline, Jet2.com, Eastern Air Lines (2011) and 8 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Edinburgh to Leicester

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Leicester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Edinburgh to Leicester

How can I reach Leicester from Edinburgh?

Every day, there are on average 11 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Leicester from Edinburgh.

How far is Leicester from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh and Leicester is 391.9 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Edinburgh and Leicester?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 11 kgs of CO2, a train 14 kgs, a car 67 kgs, and a flight 96 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Edinburgh to Leicester?

You can get to Leicester with just £15 by taking a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Leicester?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Leicester in just 1h 10m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

More routes to Edinburgh and to Leicester

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Edinburgh and to Leicester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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