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Cheap bus tickets from Cheltenham to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Oct 13

Cheapest

$58

Average

$64

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

Cheapest

05:00AM13h55

Cheltenham, Arle Court

06:55PMEdinburgh

$581One-way

1 transfer

2nd Cheapest

05:47PM13h03

Cheltenham, Arle Court

06:50AMEdinburgh

$711One-way

1 transfer

Cheltenham to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday, October 13

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
National Express	05:00AM Cheltenham, Arle Court	13h55	06:55PM Edinburgh	1 transfer
National Express	05:47PM Cheltenham, Arle Court	13h03	06:50AM Edinburgh	1 transfer
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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Cheltenham to Edinburgh?

The best time to book your bus from Cheltenham to Edinburgh is 28 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Cheltenham to Edinburgh route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Cheltenham to Edinburgh per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Cheltenham to Edinburgh.

Buses

from $52

Trains

from $161

Flights

from $119

Bus times from Cheltenham to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Oct 13

Fastest Journey

13 h 3 m

Average

13 h 29 m

Buses per day

Distance

456 km

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

Fastest

05:47PM13h03

Cheltenham, Arle Court

06:50AMEdinburgh

$711One-way

1 transfer

2nd Fastest

05:00AM13h55

Cheltenham, Arle Court

06:55PMEdinburgh

$581One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from Cheltenham to Edinburgh

Distance	283 miles (456 km)
Average bus duration	12 h 25 min
Average bus ticket price	$65 (€56)
Direct bus	No
Bus providers	National Express

Buses from Cheltenham to Edinburgh cover the 283 miles (456 km) long trip taking on average 12 h 25 min with our travel partners like National Express. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $37 (€32), but the average price of bus tickets is $65 (€56).

Bus companies: National Express and Megabus from Cheltenham to Edinburgh

For as little as $37 (€32) you can travel by bus to Edinburgh from Cheltenham with National Express and Megabus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this 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 to Edinburgh from Cheltenham, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Cheltenham to Edinburgh bus information:

Average Duration: 10 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: $37

FAQs: Bus from Cheltenham to Edinburgh

FAQs: Take the bus from Cheltenham to Edinburgh with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Cheltenham to Edinburgh.

Cheap bus tickets from Cheltenham to Edinburgh can start from as little as $37 (€32) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cheltenham to Edinburgh is $65 (€56); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cheltenham to Edinburgh bus time is 12 h 25 min covering the 283 mile (456 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Cheltenham to Edinburgh leaves at 5: 30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Cheltenham to Edinburgh leaves at 6: 00 PM.

Take the Cheltenham to Edinburgh bus with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the journey to Edinburgh from Cheltenham as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month for a bus from Cheltenham to Edinburgh is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cheltenham and Edinburgh including taking a bus, train or flight.