The cheapest and fastest buses from Edinburgh to London
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 30 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
534 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to London will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 25 buses that leave Edinburgh for London on Mon, Nov 24, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 24 the direct buses cover the 534 km distance in an average of 8 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
On Mon, Nov 24 the slowest buses will take 9 h 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.
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NX183 · NX400
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NX594
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to London 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 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €30.
Distance: 331 miles (534 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€58 Average price Cheapest | €108 Average price | €135 Average price |
8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Edinburgh to London Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:33AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 13h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:06AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 12h54 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:43PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 11h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:09PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 10h36 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:37PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 10h23 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:03PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 11h22 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Live departures
Edinburgh to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to London buses for today, Sunday, November 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h45 | 9:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h10 | 8:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, November 24 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:33 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 13h27 | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:33 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 12h52 | 8:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
NX183 · NX400 | On time 8:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 12h25 | 9:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 10h10 | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h35 | 6:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX591 | On time 10:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 10h45 | 9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h20 | 8:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 8h50 | 8:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX183 · NX210 · NX035 | On time 11:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 17h05 | 4:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
NX183 · NX210 · NXA40 | 11:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 17h05 | 4:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
NX183 · NX595 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 12h55 | 6:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:43 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 11h02 | 5:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:43 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 10h32 | 5:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h00 | 5:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 8h30 | 5:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 9h25 | 6:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 9h55 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX598 | On time 9:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h45 | 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX594 | On time 10:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h20 | 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:03 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 11h22 | 9:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:03 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 10h47 | 8:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 8h20 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 7h50 | 6:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to London
Buses from Edinburgh to London run on average 19 times per day, taking around 8h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 331 miles (534 km) distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 331 miles (534 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 8h 20m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink from Edinburgh to LondonYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh to London with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink for as low as $37 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses Edinburgh to London
There is a bus service between Edinburgh and London several times a day. The journey lasts on average 10 hours
Which bus companies drive from Edinburgh to London?
Travellers can reach the British capital by bus from Edinburgh to London in just a few hours from the Scottish metropolis. The route is served by National Express buses.
How long does the bus ride from Edinburgh to London take?
A direct trip by bus from Edinburgh to London takes about 10 hours. If you change trains, the journey takes about 13 hours.
How often can I travel by bus from Edinburgh to London?
There are three daily bus services between Edinburgh and London and around 20 a week. The first bus from Edinburgh to London leaves at 06:30 at Elder Street bus station, the last bus leaves the Scottish capital at 21:30.
Bus stations on the route Edinburgh - London?
At which bus station does the bus depart in Edinburgh? The bus station "Elder Street" is located in Edinburgh's so-called "New Town" not far from the main train station "Edinburgh Waverley". From here you can easily explore the historic city centre on foot, take a train or bus for excursions or onward journeys to other cities.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in London? London's "Victoria Coach Station" is the largest bus station in the British metropolis and has excellent transport connections. The train station "Victoria Station" and the underground station "Victoria" are in the immediate vicinity. Bus number 38 takes about 0:30 hrs to get to London city centre
.FAQs: Bus from Edinburgh to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Edinburgh, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Edinburgh, Bus Station and Edinburgh, North St David Street / St Andrew Square. When arriving in London, you can end your route in bus stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and London, Golders Green Station.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Edinburgh, Bus Station, which is located around 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- The British Museum, a world-renowned museum housing a vast collection of art and antiquities from around the globe
- The Tower of London, a historic castle and former royal residence known for its Crown Jewels and rich history
- Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British monarch and a symbol of the British monarchy
- The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, iconic landmarks representing the political heart of the United Kingdom
- St. Paul's Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece with a stunning dome and rich history.
- The London Eye, a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank offering panoramic views of the city
- West End Theatre District, a vibrant area known for its high-quality theatrical productions and musicals
- Explore Camden Market, a bustling market known for its eclectic mix of food, fashion, and crafts
- Take a walk through Hyde Park, one of London's largest and most famous parks offering beautiful landscapes and recreational activities
- Visit the Tate Modern, a contemporary art museum housed in a former power station on the banks of the Thames.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Edinburgh to London
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
- Bus: 100, 200
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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