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London to Edinburgh bus

Q: How long does it take to travel from London to Edinburgh by bus?

On average the London to Edinburgh bus travel time is 8 h 1 min for the 330 mile (533 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

Q: What time does the first bus from London to Edinburgh leave?

The first bus from London to Edinburgh leaves at 6: 30 AM . Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

Q: What time does the last bus from London to Edinburgh leave?

The last bus from London to Edinburgh leaves at 10: 59 PM .

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Bus schedule from London to Edinburgh

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 26

08:00AM11h44

London

07:44PMEdinburgh, Elder Street

1 transfer

08:30AM10h25

London

06:55PMEdinburgh

0 transfers

09:00AM13h00

London

10:00PMEdinburgh

1 transfer

09:30AM10h50

London

08:20PMEdinburgh

1 transfer

09:30AM9h40

London

07:10PMEdinburgh, Elder Street

0 transfers

10:00AM10h20

London

08:20PMEdinburgh

1 transfer

10:00AM9h10

London

07:10PMEdinburgh, Elder Street

0 transfers

09:30PM9h10

London

06:40AMEdinburgh

0 transfers

10:00PM8h55

London

06:55AMEdinburgh, Elder Street

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10:25PM8h30

London

06:55AMEdinburgh, Elder Street

0 transfers

10:30PM9h10

London

07:40AMEdinburgh

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11:00PM10h44

London

09:44AMEdinburgh, Elder Street

1 transfer

11:30PM17h45

London

05:15PMEdinburgh

1 transfer

11:30PM9h15

London

08:45AMEdinburgh, Elder Street

0 transfers

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Bus times from London to Edinburgh

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Fastest Journey

8 h 30 m

Average

8 h 42 m

Buses per day

Distance

534 km

Of the 2 buses that leave London for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

10:25PM8h30

London

06:55AMEdinburgh, Elder Street

€271One-way

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10:00PM8h55

London

06:55AMEdinburgh, Elder Street

€271One-way

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Overview: Bus from London to Edinburgh

	Distance	330 miles (533 km)
	Average bus duration	8 h 1 min
	Average bus ticket price	$37 (€33)
	Bus frequency	2 a day
	Direct bus	Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day
	Bus companies	Megabus, National Express, Flixbus, Cross Country or London North Eastern Railway

Buses from London to Edinburgh cover the 330 miles (533 km) long route taking on average 8 h 1 min with our travel partners like Megabus, National Express, Flixbus, Cross Country or London North Eastern Railway. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $21 (€18), but the average price of bus tickets is $37 (€33).

Bus companies: National Express, FlixBus and CrossCountry from London to Edinburgh

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

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 London - 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.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Cheapest Price: $65

Buses from London to Edinburgh

Buses connecting London and Edinburgh depart throughout the day, 7 days of the week. They take between around 10 and 16 hours to make the journey. Most services require at least one change.

Which bus companies travel from London to Edinburgh?

National Express runs the bus route from London to Edinburgh. On trips that require passengers to change services, National Express operates all legs of the journey.

How long is the bus from London to Edinburgh?

Buses between London and Edinburgh take up to around 16 hours to complete the journey, depending on departure time and whether or not the service incorporates any changes. The shortest trips, taking around 10 hours, are the direct services.

How many buses are there from London to Edinburgh?

Passengers wanting to travel to Edinburgh from London by bus have a choice of up to 20 buses per day. Services are spaced out throughout the day, with the first leaving early in the morning. The last service of the day departs in the late evening, arriving in Edinburgh the following morning. The majority of services require at least one change, usually at Birmingham. Some also incorporate an additional change at Glasgow. However, one or two services every day run directly between London and Edinburgh, and do not require passengers to change coach. These direct services tend to leave London in the early morning and the late evening.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Edinburgh?

Departure Bus Station: buses depart from London Victoria bus station. Located in central London, Victoria bus station is 300 metres from Victoria railroad station, which is served by mainline rail links and London Underground's Victoria, District and Circle lines. Local buses stop directly outside Victoria bus station, and the nearest car parking is at the NCP car park on nearby Semley Place. Victoria bus station has a variety of refreshment facilities, waiting rooms and a left baggage office.

Arrival Bus Station: All services terminate at Edinburgh bus station. Situated on Elder Street, in the centre of the city, Edinburgh bus station offers a variety of onward transport options. Local buses serve the station and the Saint Andrew Square tram stop is a short walk away. There are also several nearby public cab ranks. The bus station itself has cycle racks, vending machines, a convenience shop and left baggage lockers.

FAQs: Bus from London to Edinburgh

FAQs: Take the bus from London 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 London to Edinburgh.

Cheap bus tickets from London to Edinburgh can start from as little as $21 (€18) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London to Edinburgh is $37 (€33); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Edinburgh bus travel time is 8 h 1 min for the 330 mile (533 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from London to Edinburgh leaves at 6: 30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from London to Edinburgh leaves at 10: 59 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Edinburgh without having to change trains with FlixBus, National Express or Megabus. There are 2 direct buses from London to Edinburgh each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the London to Edinburgh bus with Megabus, National Express, Flixbus, Cross Country or London North Eastern Railway. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the route between London and Edinburgh as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Edinburgh by bus is January.

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

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