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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

24

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.

National ExpressNX183 · NX400
08:45AM12h25
Edinburgh, Bus Station
09:10PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
491One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
11:35AM8h50
Edinburgh, Bus Station
08:25PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
601One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:35AM9h20
Edinburgh, Bus Station
08:55PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
601One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:07PM15h18
Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
11:25AMLondon, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch)
661One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX183 · 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

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Flight

€53

Average price

Cheapest

€97

Average price

€132

Average price

8h 41m

Average total duration

8h 11m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 43m

Average total duration

5h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 53m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

Megabus

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LNER

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easyJet

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Live departures

Edinburgh to London bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday, July 12
Last updated at 6:41 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:06 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
12h19
7:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:06 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
12h54
8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX183 · NX400
On time
7:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
12h25
8:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
10h10
6:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
9h35
5:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX591
On time
9:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
10h45
8:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
8h50
7:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
9h20
7:55 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX183 · NX426
On time
10:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
10h35
9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:36 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
12h39
4:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:36 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
13h09
4:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX183 · NX5954:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
12h55
5:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
11h51
5:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
12h21
6:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:07 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
11h18
6:25 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:07 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
15h18
10:25 AM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch)2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:07 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
11h53
7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
9h00
4:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
8h30
4:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:34 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
11h16
7:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:34 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
11h51
8:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
7h50
5:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
8h20
6:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to London

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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
16
Direct buses
13
Fastest bus
8h 20m
First bus
00:10
Last bus
23:57
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.
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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

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

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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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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
carConnection
Car connection
Elder Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Edinburgh, Bus Station
  • Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
Edinburgh, North St David Street / St Andrew Square
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The major bus station for arrivals in London is London, Golders Green Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Golders Green Station for your trip to London from Edinburgh.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
8 km
carConnection
Car connection
Golders Green Rd
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café Nero (in the station)
  • McDonald's (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Golders Green Station
  • Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
carConnection
Car connection
Bath Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
  • Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
London, Victoria Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Buckingham Palace Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Victoria Coach Station
  • Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
information
London, Finchley Road (Q2 Centre)
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