- Must visit
National Museum of Scotland
Scotland's flagship museum covers science, design, natural history, and world cultures in a landmark building with excellent family appeal.
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€51
Fastest journey
9 h 10 m
Average duration
10 h 35 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
529 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Longford to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Longford to Edinburgh will cost around €51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 8 buses that leave Longford for Edinburgh on Wed, Aug 05, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 529 km distance in an average of 10 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 10 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 12 h 20 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Longford to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €118.
Distance: 328 miles (529 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€45 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price | €166 Average price | €97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Edinburgh:
A bus is €7 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Longford to Edinburgh costing on average €53.
A bus is €120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Edinburgh costing on average €166.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
Tickets start at around €45 compared to roughly €97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €52. The journey takes 9h 12m versus 6h 53m 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.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:33PM | Duration 15h18 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:21PM | Duration 13h21 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:03PM | Duration 13h13 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:23PM | Duration 13h13 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:03AM | Duration 14h33 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:29AM | Duration 13h44 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:03AM | Duration 14h13 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 09:39AM | Duration 14h34 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:22AM | Duration 12h22 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 10:39AM | Duration 14h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:44AM | Duration 12h24 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 09:09AM | Duration 12h04 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:41AM | Duration 13h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:02AM | Duration 12h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 10:18AM | Duration 11h53 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 17h16 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €76 |
The table below shows live departures for Longford to Edinburgh buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 11h50 | 8:50 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 13h21 | 10:21 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 12h56 | 10:21 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 11h25 | 8:50 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 13h43 | 11:33 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 13h51 | 11:41 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 14h03 | 11:53 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 13h23 | 11:33 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 13h31 | 11:41 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 13h43 | 11:53 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 12h25 | 7:45 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 12h05 | 7:45 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 12h34 | 8:34 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 13h02 | 9:02 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 12h46 | 8:46 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 11h40 | 7:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 15h36 | 11:41 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 12h26 | 8:46 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 12h14 | 8:34 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 12h42 | 9:02 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 13h39 | 10:09 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 9h55 | 6:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 13h56 | 11:41 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 2 transfers | |
NX594 | 10:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 9h10 | 7:20 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 · NX421 · NX183 | 11:59 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 17h16 | 5:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Longford to Edinburgh run on average 16 times per day, taking around 9h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €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 8h 40m.
Distance 328 miles (529 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 5 days |
Discover the best of Edinburgh — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Edinburgh trip today.
Scotland's flagship museum covers science, design, natural history, and world cultures in a landmark building with excellent family appeal.
Major art gallery with Scottish and international works from the Renaissance onward, set dramatically on The Mound in the city centre.
Gallery of modern and contemporary art in a neoclassical building with sculpture park, strong changing exhibitions, and a peaceful setting.
Historic spine of the Old Town linking the castle and palace, lined with closes, landmarks, performers, shops, and layered city history.
Elegant shopping boulevard in the New Town with castle views, gardens below, major monuments, and strong access to central attractions.
Extinct volcano in Holyrood Park climbed for sweeping city views, sunrise walks, and one of Edinburgh's most memorable outdoor experiences.
A rich savoury pudding of sheep offal, oats, suet, onion and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties. Scotland’s national dish and central to Burns Suppers.
Mashed turnips and potatoes, usually served with haggis. This classic Scottish side is a staple of traditional Edinburgh meals.
A hearty soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions in milk or cream. Strongly linked to Scotland’s fishing heritage and widely loved in Edinburgh.
Refined Scottish fine dining in the Balmoral Hotel, known for seasonal tasting menus and polished service in an elegant setting.
Historic oyster bar and restaurant serving Scottish seafood, shellfish and game in a lively, classic Victorian dining room.
Celebrated modern Scottish restaurant focused on local produce, creative small plates and a relaxed but high-quality neighbourhood feel.
Edinburgh is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels surge in festival season, dining is mid-to-high, and transit is reasonable but not especially cheap for visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if no service charge is added. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Longford 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.

Most Longford to Edinburgh buses use the London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Edinburgh, St Andrew's House. Use this guide to compare Longford and Edinburgh bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Edinburgh, St Andrew's House has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, St Andrew's House: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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