The cheapest and fastest buses from Edinburgh to Longford
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
11 h 20 m
Average duration
12 h 56 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
529 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to Longford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Longford will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 5 buses that leave Edinburgh for Longford on Sun, Jun 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 529 km distance in an average of 12 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 20 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 14 h 5 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.
8:31 PM13h44Edinburgh10:15 AMLongford$461One-way0 transfers
8:05 PM11h20Edinburgh7:25 AMLongford$491One-way0 transfers
10:03 PM13h27Edinburgh11:30 AMLongford$521One-way0 transfers
10:40 PM12h05Edinburgh10:45 AMLongford$531One-way0 transfers
9:25 PM14h05Edinburgh11:30 AMLongford$561One-way0 transfers
8:05 PM11h20Edinburgh7:25 AMLongford$491One-way0 transfers
10:40 PM12h05Edinburgh10:45 AMLongford$531One-way0 transfers
10:03 PM13h27Edinburgh11:30 AMLongford$521One-way0 transfers
8:31 PM13h44Edinburgh10:15 AMLongford$461One-way0 transfers
9:25 PM14h05Edinburgh11:30 AMLongford$561One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Edinburgh to Longford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Longford 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 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $158.
Distance: 328 miles (529 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $167 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 25m Average total duration 9h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Longford:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Longford costing on average $65 (€53).
A bus is $113 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Longford costing on average $167 (€136).
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 49m.
Bus takes on average 9h 55m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $120 (€98) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $67 (€55). The journey takes 9h 55m versus 7h 17m 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 National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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 Longford Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:07PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 13h38 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:31PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 13h44 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:37PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 11h48 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:01PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 13h14 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:03PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 13h27 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:33PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 12h52 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Live departures
Edinburgh to Longford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Longford buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX183 · NX210 | Delayed 7:15 PM 8:45 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station | 11h45 | 8:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX183 · NX426 · NX035 | Delayed 7:15 PM 11:45 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station | 11h55 | 11:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2 transfers | |
NX183 · NX426 · NX032 | Delayed 7:15 PM 11:45 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station | 11h55 | 11:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 13h00 | 9:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 12h55 | 9:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:01 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 13h14 | 10:15 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2 transfers | |
NX594 | On time 9:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h00 | 6:25 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 10h05 | 7:40 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX598 · NX035 | On time 10:05 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 11h05 | 9:10 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:33 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 13h12 | 11:45 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:33 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 12h52 | 11:25 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h00 | 7:40 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 12h05 | 11:45 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Longford
Buses from Edinburgh to Longford run on average 12 times per day, taking around 9h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $25 (€21) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 328 miles (529 km) distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 328 miles (529 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Edinburgh to LongfordYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh to Longford with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as $25 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Edinburgh to Longford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Longford 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 Longford, 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.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
- 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 Longford
Most Edinburgh to Longford buses use the Edinburgh, Bus Station to London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Longford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Edinburgh station do buses to Longford leave from?
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.
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