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The cheapest and fastest buses from Edinburgh to London

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

€49

Average price

€91

Fastest journey

7 h 50 m

Average duration

8 h 30 m

Buses per day

Distance

534 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh 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 to London will cost around €91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.

Fast buses

Of the 24 buses that leave Edinburgh for London on Sun, Jul 13, 11 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 534 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 Sun, Jul 13 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

08:45AM12h25

Edinburgh, Bus Station

09:10PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

€491One-way

1 transfer

FlixBus

11:35AM8h50

Edinburgh, Bus Station

08:25PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)

€601One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

11:35AM9h20

Edinburgh, Bus Station

08:55PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

€601One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus

08:07PM15h18

Edinburgh, Drum Brae South

11:25AMLondon, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch)

€661One-way

2 transfers

NX183 · NX426

11:45AM10h35

Edinburgh, Bus Station

10:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

€691One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €34.

Distance: 534 km

Compare bus with

Bus	Most popular Train	Flight
€53 Average price Cheapest	€97 Average price	€132 Average price
8h 41m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest	1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Edinburgh to London bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday, July 12

Last updated at 6:41 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus	7:06 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	12h19	7:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	7:06 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	12h54	8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
NX183 · NX400	On time 7:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	12h25	8:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
FlixBus	8:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	10h10	6:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	8:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	9h35	5:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)	0 transfersDirect
NX591	On time 9:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	10h45	8:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	10:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	8h50	7:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	10:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	9h20	7:55 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
NX183 · NX426	On time 10:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	10h35	9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	3:36 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	12h39	4:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	3:36 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	13h09	4:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
NX183 · NX595	4:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station	12h55	5:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	5:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	11h51	5:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	5:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	12h21	6:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	7:07 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	11h18	6:25 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	7:07 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	15h18	10:25 AM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch)	2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus	7:07 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	11h53	7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
FlixBus	7:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station	9h00	4:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	7:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station	8h30	4:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	8:34 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	11h16	7:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	8:34 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	11h51	8:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
FlixBus	9:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station	7h50	5:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	9:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station	8h20	6:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to London

United Kingdom

Buses from Edinburgh to London run on average 16 times per day, taking around 8h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €25 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

534 km

Average bus duration

8h 11m

Cheapest ticket price

€25

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

8h 20m

First bus

00:10

Last bus

23:57

Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Edinburgh to London

Megabus, National Express and FlixBus coaches will get you to London from Edinburgh from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches 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 traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches 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 Edinburgh - London coach: 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.

National Express from Edinburgh to London coach information:

Average Duration: 9 h
Cheapest Price: €28

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Edinburgh to London coach information:

Average Duration: 9 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: €35

Lumo are an open access operator launched in 2021 owned by FirstGroup providing train travel from London to Scotland and the North-East of England. It runs between London and Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. Lumo trains offer 100% electric travel along with amenities like comforable seating, free WiFi & their LumoEats at-seat catering in their single Standard Class. Lumo offered two ticket types their advance tickets LumoFixed which are only valid on the date and train booked but are exchangeable prior to departure and their Anytime tickets which can be used on any Lumo train on the date of your ticket.

Lumo from Edinburgh to London coach information:

Average Duration: 4 h 22 min
Cheapest Price: €43

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Buses from Edinburgh to London: Journey Details

National Express and Megabus provide a total of 9 buses from Edinburgh to London daily. Journeys to London commence in the early hours of the morning and leave Edinburgh Bus station at regular intervals throughout the day until just before midnight. The journey will take between 8 and 11 hours depending on the time of day you choose to travel; choosing the travel late at night will shorten the length of your journey, with the added convenience of being able to sleep through the journey. There is no direct service with Megabus and some journeys will incur as many as 5 changes. National Express buses to London offer direct services from Edinburgh, other have a change at Birmingham.

Taking the Bus From Edinburgh

The major station in Edinburgh servicing buses from Edinburgh to London is Edinburgh bus station. The station is located in the city centre on Elder Street and is just 200 metres from the central train station, Edinburgh Weaverly which opens up connections to other major cities in the UK. There are also several bus connections that be caught from the station to various locations in the city. Night transport is available with night buses or taxis.

Getting to London by Bus

London is often cited among the best cities in the world and offers an interesting and extensive history to those visiting. The main attractions include Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and the London Eye. There is, however, much more to see in this metropolis.

The main bus station in London, and the terminating point for all buses from Edinburgh to London is London Victoria Coach Station. The coach station is within close proximity to the similarly named, Victoria Bus station which operates buses in and around the London area. The station is also a short walk from Victoria underground station which is served by the District, Circle and Victoria line making accessing the rest of London very easy.

FAQs: Bus from Edinburgh to London

FAQs: Take the bus from Edinburgh to London with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to London.

Cheap coach tickets from Edinburgh to London can start from as little as €26 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Edinburgh to London is €45; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Edinburgh to London coach travel time is 7 h 50 min for the 534 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Edinburgh to London leaves at 00: 25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Edinburgh to London leaves at 23: 57.

Yes, there are 12 direct coaches a day from Edinburgh to London with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

For the route from Edinburgh to London you can take a coach with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to London from Edinburgh on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Edinburgh, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Edinburgh, Bus Station and Edinburgh, North St David Street / St Andrew Square. When arriving in London, you can end your trip in coach stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and London, Golders Green Station.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Edinburgh, Bus Station, which is located around 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Edinburgh to London is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to London including taking a train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from Edinburgh to London has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Edinburgh to London.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Edinburgh to London.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Edinburgh to London.

No, luggage for the coach from Edinburgh to London needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Edinburgh to London.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Edinburgh to London.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Edinburgh to London.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Edinburgh to London.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Edinburgh to London

Edinburgh

London

The major bus station for departures 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 from Edinburgh to London.

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