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Cheap bus tickets from Lancaster to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Oct 13

Cheapest

$40

Average

$40

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

Cheapest

03:00AM7h25

Lancaster, Damside Street

10:25AMEdinburgh

$401One-way

1 transfer

Lancaster to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday, October 13

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
National Express	03:00AM Lancaster, Damside Street	7h25	10:25AM Edinburgh	1 transfer
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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Lancaster to Edinburgh?

The best time to book your bus from Lancaster to Edinburgh is 35 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Lancaster to Edinburgh route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Lancaster 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 Lancaster to Edinburgh.

Buses

from $17

Trains

from $28

Bus times from Lancaster to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Oct 13

Fastest Journey

7 h 25 m

Average

7 h 25 m

Buses per day

Distance

211 km

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

Fastest

03:00AM7h25

Lancaster, Damside Street

10:25AMEdinburgh

$401One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from Lancaster to Edinburgh

Distance	130 miles (210 km)
Average bus duration	4 h 28 min
Average bus ticket price	$30 (€26)
Direct bus	No

Buses from Lancaster to Edinburgh cover the 130 miles (210 km) long trip and usually take around 4 h 28 min. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $19 (€16), but the average price of bus tickets is $30 (€26).

Bus providers: TransPennine Express, National Express and Megabus from Lancaster to Edinburgh

TransPennine Express, National Express and Megabus buses will get you between Lancaster and Edinburgh from $21 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Bus information from Lancaster to Edinburgh with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 2 h 17 min
Cheapest Price: $21

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Lancaster - Edinburgh bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

FAQs: Bus from Lancaster to Edinburgh

FAQs: Take the bus from Lancaster 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 Lancaster to Edinburgh.

Cheap bus tickets from Lancaster to Edinburgh can start from as little as $19 (€16) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Lancaster to Edinburgh is $30 (€26); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Lancaster to Edinburgh is 4 h 28 min to travel the 130 mile (210 km) long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The first bus from Lancaster to Edinburgh leaves at 9: 37 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Lancaster to Edinburgh leaves at 4: 21 PM.

A trip to Edinburgh from Lancaster is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 28 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Lancaster to Edinburgh by bus is July.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Edinburgh from Lancaster including taking a bus or train.