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The cheapest and fastest buses from Northampton to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$53

Average price

$73

Fastest journey

10 h 5 m

Average duration

11 h 23 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

438 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Northampton to Edinburgh will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.

Fast buses

Of the 3 buses that leave Northampton for Edinburgh on Sun, Jul 13, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 438 km distance in an average of 11 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 5 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest buses will take 12 h 25 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.

National Express
07:55PM11h40
Northampton
07:35AMEdinburgh
$531One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
12:25AM10h05
Northampton
10:30AMEdinburgh
$681One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:00PM12h25
Northampton
06:25AMEdinburgh
$981One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Northampton to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €49.

Distance: 272 miles (438 km)

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€39

Average price

Cheapest

€113

Average price

€70

Average price

10h 18m

Average total duration

9h 48m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 54m

Average total duration

5h 24m

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30m

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4h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 14m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.3 - 2.6kg

CO2 emissions

National Express

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Avanti West Coast

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Northampton to Edinburgh

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Buses from Northampton to Edinburgh run on average 8 times per day, taking around 9h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) 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
272 miles (438 km)
Average bus duration
9h 48m
Cheapest ticket price
$30 (€24)
Buses per day
8
Fastest bus
9h 35m
First bus
00:25
Last bus
23:40
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 providers: National Express and FlixBus from Northampton to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh from Northampton from $39 (€31) with Omio’s bus partners National Express and FlixBus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.

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 Northampton - 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.

Bus information from Northampton to Edinburgh with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 11 h 40 min
  • Cheapest Price: $39
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

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