The cheapest and fastest buses from Edinburgh to Ingliston
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
6 m
Average duration
6 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
10 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to Ingliston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Ingliston will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 24 buses that leave Edinburgh for Ingliston on Fri, Jun 19, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 10 km distance in an average of 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 6 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.
FlixBus8:50 PM0h17Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU)9:07 PMIngliston, Park & Ride$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:10 PM0h17Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU)10:27 PMIngliston, Park & Ride$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:55 PM0h12Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)9:07 PMIngliston, Park & Ride$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:05 PM0h22Edinburgh, Bus Station10:27 PMIngliston, Park & Ride$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 PM0h12Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)9:37 PMIngliston, Park & Ride$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:51 PM0h06Edinburgh, Drum Brae South10:57 PMIngliston, Park & Ride$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:31 PM0h06Edinburgh, Drum Brae South8:37 PMIngliston, Park & Ride$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:31 PM0h06Edinburgh, Drum Brae South9:37 PMIngliston, Park & Ride$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:01 PM0h06Edinburgh, Drum Brae South9:07 PMIngliston, Park & Ride$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:21 PM0h06Edinburgh, Drum Brae South10:27 PMIngliston, Park & Ride$151One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Ingliston
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Ingliston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 6 miles (10 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration Fastest 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Ingliston:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Ingliston costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Ingliston take longer:
Bus takes on average 34m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $46 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€29). The journey takes 34m versus 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus, Lothian Country Buses, Lothian Buses, Ember, Midland Bluebird, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Edinburgh to Ingliston Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 08:37PM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:37PM | Duration 0h17 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 08:37PM | Duration 0h12 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:31PM | Arrival Time 08:37PM | Duration 0h06 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:07PM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:07PM | Duration 0h17 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 09:07PM | Duration 0h12 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:01PM | Arrival Time 09:07PM | Duration 0h06 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 09:37PM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:37PM | Duration 0h17 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 09:37PM | Duration 0h12 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:31PM | Arrival Time 09:37PM | Duration 0h06 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:02PM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:02PM | Duration 0h17 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:02PM | Duration 0h12 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:56PM | Arrival Time 10:02PM | Duration 0h06 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 10:27PM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 10:27PM | Duration 0h17 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 10:27PM | Duration 0h12 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:21PM | Arrival Time 10:27PM | Duration 0h06 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 10:57PM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 10:57PM | Duration 0h17 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 10:57PM | Duration 0h12 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:51PM | Arrival Time 10:57PM | Duration 0h06 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Live departures
Edinburgh to Ingliston bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Ingliston buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 0h17 | 10:27 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 0h12 | 10:27 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:21 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0h06 | 10:27 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0h22 | 10:57 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 0h17 | 10:57 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 0h12 | 10:57 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:51 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0h06 | 10:57 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0h22 | 8:37 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 0h17 | 8:37 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 0h12 | 8:37 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:31 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0h06 | 8:37 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0h22 | 9:07 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 0h17 | 9:07 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 0h12 | 9:07 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:01 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0h06 | 9:07 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0h22 | 9:37 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 0h17 | 9:37 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 0h12 | 9:37 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:31 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0h06 | 9:37 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0h22 | 10:02 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 0h17 | 10:02 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 0h12 | 10:02 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:56 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0h06 | 10:02 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0h22 | 10:27 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Ingliston
Buses from Edinburgh to Ingliston run on average 22 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by train.
There are 22 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 6 miles (10 km) distance in 12m.
Distance 6 miles (10 km) |
Average bus duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 12m |
First bus 12:03 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 5 days |
Bus providers: Megabus, Lothian Country Buses, Lothian Buses, Ember, Midland Bluebird, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd from Edinburgh to InglistonYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh to Ingliston with Megabus, Lothian Country Buses, Lothian Buses, Ember, Midland Bluebird, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Edinburgh to Ingliston
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Ingliston by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ingliston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Edinburgh to Ingliston
Most Edinburgh to Ingliston buses use the Edinburgh, Bus Station to Ingliston, Park & Ride station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Ingliston bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh, Bus Station from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh, Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Edinburgh, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Edinburgh, St Andrew's House from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh, St Andrew's House bus station facilities and services
Edinburgh, St Andrew's House has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, St Andrew's House: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Getting to Edinburgh, North St David Street / St Andrew Square from Edinburgh city centre
Getting to Ingliston, Park & Ride from Ingliston city centre
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