Bournemouth to Edinburgh bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bournemouth to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jun 18

Cheapest price

$69

Average price

$89

Fastest journey

13 h 10 m

Average duration

13 h 46 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

588 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bournemouth to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bournemouth to Edinburgh will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Bournemouth to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:10PM14h15
Bournemouth, Coach Station
06:25AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$691One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX591
04:45AM14h10
Bournemouth, Coach Station
06:55PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$801One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX598
06:30PM13h10
Bournemouth, Coach Station
07:40AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$851One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX205 · NX594
05:20PM13h30
Bournemouth, Coach Station
06:50AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$1211One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Bournemouth to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg.

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Flight

€57

Average price

Cheapest

€154

Average price

€60

Average price

14h 8m

Average duration

13h 38m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 20m

Average duration

7h 50m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 25m

Average duration

Fastest

1h 25m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Bournemouth to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday, June 17
Last updated at 9:38 AM
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Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
14h15
5:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
Wednesday, June 18
national_expressNX035 · NX591
Delayed
8:30 AM 3:45 AMBournemouth, Coach Station
14h10
5:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX594
On time
4:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
13h30
5:50 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX035 · NX598
On time
5:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
13h10
6:40 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Edinburgh

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Buses from Bournemouth to Edinburgh run on average 3 times per day, taking around 13h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $27 (€22)
Distance
365 miles (588 km)
Average bus duration
13h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
$38 (€31)
Buses per day
3
Fastest bus
12h 35m
First bus
04:00
Last bus
18:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $27 (€22)

Bus companies: National Express from Bournemouth to Edinburgh

Buy your official National Express bus tickets to Edinburgh from Bournemouth from $32 (€26) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus between Bournemouth and Edinburgh, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Bournemouth to Edinburgh bus information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 12 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: $32
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

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