Canterbury to Edinburgh bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Canterbury to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jun 24

Cheapest price

$52

Average price

$55

Fastest journey

12 h 45 m

Average duration

13 h 40 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

591 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Canterbury to Edinburgh will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.

Fast buses

Of the 2 buses that leave Canterbury for Edinburgh on Tue, Jun 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Jun 24 the direct buses cover the 591 km distance in an average of 13 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 45 m .

On Tue, Jun 24 the slowest buses will take 14 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National Express
04:20AM14h35
Canterbury
06:55PMEdinburgh
$521One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:50PM12h45
Canterbury
07:35AMEdinburgh
$581One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Canterbury to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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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€45

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€141

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€62

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14h 48m

Average duration

14h 18m

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7h 4m

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6h 34m

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4h 17m

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1h 17m

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3h 0m

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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1.8 - 3.5kg

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Canterbury to Edinburgh

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Buses from Canterbury to Edinburgh run on average 4 times per day, taking around 14h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $26 (€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.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $26 (€22)
Distance
366 miles (590 km)
Average bus duration
14h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
$37 (€30)
Buses per day
4
Fastest bus
12h 45m
First bus
04:20
Last bus
18:50
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 $26 (€22)

Bus providers: National Express from Canterbury to Edinburgh

National Express buses will get you to Edinburgh from Canterbury from $36 (€29). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

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 Canterbury and Edinburgh, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Canterbury to Edinburgh bus information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 12 h 40 min
  • Cheapest Price: $36
  • National Express frequency: 2 a day

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