The cheapest and fastest buses from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Cheapest price
€39
Average price
€59
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 30 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
531 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around €59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
Of the 19 buses that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for London Kings Cross (KGX) on Mon, Feb 23, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Feb 23 the direct buses cover the 531 km distance in an average of 8 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
On Mon, Feb 23 the slowest buses will take 9 h 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.
NX183 · NX400
NX598
NX591
NX594
NX598 · NXA1
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 531 km
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€46 Average price Cheapest | €107 Average price | €92 Average price |
9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) buses for today, Sunday, February 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX183 · NX400 | On time 8:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 12h25 | 9:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 10h15 | 7:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h40 | 6:45 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h20 | 8:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 8h50 | 8:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX183 · NX426 | On time 11:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 10h35 | 10:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX183 · NX426 · NXA2 | On time 11:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 11h40 | 11:25 PM London, Baker Street Station | 2 transfers | |
NX183 · NX595 | On time 5:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 13h00 | 6:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 11h05 | 7:25 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 11h00 | 7:25 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h00 | 5:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 8h30 | 5:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 7h50 | 6:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 8h20 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Buses from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 14 times per day, taking around 8h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:45, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 531 km distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 531 km |
Average bus duration 8h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 8h 20m |
First bus 08:45 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus, National Express from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX)You can travel by bus between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express for as low as €20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 London Kings Cross (KGX), 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.
- 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.


