The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 26 m
Buses per day
30
Distance
534 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Edinburgh will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
Of the 30 buses that leave London for Edinburgh on Tue, Feb 17, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Feb 17 the direct buses cover the 534 km distance in an average of 8 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
On Tue, Feb 17 the slowest buses will take 8 h 55 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.
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NX426 · NX183
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 20m. 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 €23, and a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 331 miles (534 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€44 Average price Cheapest | €118 Average price | €103 Average price |
6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m 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.
London to Edinburgh Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:37PM | Duration 13h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:33PM | Duration 13h03 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:33PM | Duration 12h23 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:03AM | Duration 12h03 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 10:39AM | Duration 11h39 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 8h16 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Live departures
London to Edinburgh bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Edinburgh buses for today, Monday, February 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 13h03 | 11:33 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | ||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 12h23 | 11:33 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | ||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h14 | 11:44 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | ||
FlixBus | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 9h15 | 9:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 10h39 | 11:44 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | ||
FlixBus | 1:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 8h40 | 9:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 12h03 | 9:03 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | ||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h59 | 9:29 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 1 transfer | ||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h33 | 9:03 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | ||
NX594 | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 9h50 | 7:20 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h51 | 9:21 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 1 transfer | ||
FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h55 | 6:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h45 | 9:15 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 1 transfer | ||
FlixBus | 9:55 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 8h30 | 6:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
NX598 | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 9h40 | 7:40 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 9h45 | 7:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 12h09 | 10:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | ||
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 9h15 | 7:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h48 | 10:48 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 1 transfer | ||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h54 | 10:54 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 1 transfer | ||
NX595 · NX591 | Delayed 6:20 AM 11:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 11h25 | 10:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | ||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h39 | 10:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | ||
NX424 · NX183 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 17h45 | 5:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | ||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h42 | 11:41 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | ||
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h16 | 8:15 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 12:25 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 7h50 | 8:15 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h16 | 11:41 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | ||
NX421 · NX183 | 2:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 15h15 | 5:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | ||
FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 10h05 | 5:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 12h07 | 7:37 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | ||
FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 9h35 | 5:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h37 | 7:37 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | ||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Edinburgh
Buses from London to Edinburgh run on average 23 times per day, taking around 7h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€23) but you can travel from only $25 (€19) by flight.
There are 13 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 7h 50m.
Distance 331 miles (534 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€23) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink from London to EdinburghYou can travel by bus between London to Edinburgh with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink for as low as $25 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, 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.
- Edinburgh Castle, a historic fortress offering panoramic views of the city and housing the Crown Jewels
- Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano providing hiking trails and a vantage point over Edinburgh
- The Royal Mile, a historic street connecting Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, lined with shops and landmarks
- Holyrood Palace, the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, featuring beautiful gardens and historic architecture
- The National Museum of Scotland, a museum showcasing Scottish history, culture, and natural history through diverse exhibits.
- Explore the vibrant atmosphere of Grassmarket, a historic marketplace with pubs, shops, and street performances
- Enjoy a ghost tour through the haunted streets and underground vaults of Edinburgh
- Attend a performance at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, known for its diverse range of shows
- Visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, offering beautiful landscapes and plant collections
- Discover the hidden gems and local art at the Stockbridge Market.
- 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 London to Edinburgh
- 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
- 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
- 06:00-23:00
- 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
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