London to Edinburgh bus with Megabus

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The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Apr 29

Cheapest price

$35

Average price

$60

Fastest journey

7 h 50 m

Average duration

8 h 21 m

Buses per day

25

Distance

534 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Megabus
10:00AM9h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:25PMEdinburgh
$351One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
10:30AM8h55
London
07:25PMEdinburgh
$351One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:30PM9h05
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:35PMEdinburgh
$411One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:05PM8h30
London
09:35PMEdinburgh
$411One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX591
08:30AM10h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:55PMEdinburgh
$421One-way
0 transfers

Live departures

London to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for today, Monday, April 28
Last updated at 9:52 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
9h05
8:35 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:05 PM London
8h30
8:35 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
8h55
5:25 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM London
11h30
8:00 AM Edinburgh1 transfer
national_expressNX594
On time
8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
9h20
5:50 AM Edinburgh
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:55 PM London
8h30
5:25 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX5989:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
9h40
6:40 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
9h35
6:35 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:30 PM London
9h05
6:35 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX595 · NX591
Delayed
5:20 AM 10:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
11h25
9:25 AM Edinburgh
1 transfer
national_expressNX424 · NX18210:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
17h20
3:50 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
8h16
7:15 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:25 PM London
7h50
7:15 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
Tuesday, April 29
national_expressNX421 · NX1821:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
14h50
3:50 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
10h05
4:35 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:00 AM London
9h35
4:35 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX5917:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
10h25
5:55 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
10h20
7:20 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
9h25
6:25 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined9:30 AM London
9h50
7:20 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb9:30 AM London
8h55
6:25 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Edinburgh

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Buses from London to Edinburgh run on average 18 times per day, taking around 9h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€27) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
331 miles (534 km)
Average bus duration
9h 46m
Cheapest ticket price
$32 (€27)
Buses per day
18
Direct buses
12
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
8h 1m
First bus
00:25
Last bus
23:56
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

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

Find the best buses from London to Edinburgh with Omio's travel partners Megabus, National Express and FlixBus from $25 (€21). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

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.

London to Edinburgh bus information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 9 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: $25
  • National Express frequency: 4 a day

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.

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Popular bus stations from London to Edinburgh

London
Edinburgh
The major bus station for departures in London is London, Victoria Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Victoria Coach Station for your trip from London to Edinburgh.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Buckingham Palace Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Victoria Coach Station
  • Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
Car connection
Bath Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
  • Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
London, Golders Green StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
8 km
Car connection
Golders Green Rd
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café Nero (in the station)
  • McDonald's (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Golders Green Station
  • Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
London, Finchley Road (Q2 Centre)
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
The major bus station for arrivals in Edinburgh is Edinburgh, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh, Bus Station for your trip to Edinburgh from London.
Edinburgh, Bus StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
Car connection
Elder Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Edinburgh, Bus Station
  • Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
Edinburgh, North St David Street / St Andrew Square

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