The cheapest and fastest buses from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€57
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 30 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
533 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London 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 will cost around €57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 17 buses that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for London on Mon, Nov 17, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 17 the direct buses cover the 533 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, Nov 17 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
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 533 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€52 Average price Cheapest | €104 Average price | €101 Average price |
8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London buses for today, Sunday, November 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX591 | 10:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 10h45 | 9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 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 · NX595 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 12h55 | 6:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 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 | |
NX598 | 9:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h45 | 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX594 | On time 10:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h20 | 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 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 | |
FlixBus | 11:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h45 | 9:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h10 | 8:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 | 10h10 | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h35 | 6:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX598 | On time 9:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h45 | 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London
Buses from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London run on average 15 times per day, taking around 8h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €23 by flight.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:45, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 533 km distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 533 km |
Average bus duration 8h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 8h 20m |
First bus 07:45 |
Last bus 22:40 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to LondonYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as €23. 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
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
- 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
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 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
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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