Buses from Edinburgh to London
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Edinburgh to London
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The fastest buses
from Edinburgh
to London
Fastest Journey
9 h 20 m
Average
10 h 53 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
534 km
Of the 3 bus that leave Edinburgh for London every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct bus cover the 534 km distance in an average of 10 h 53 m but if you time it right, some bus will get you there in just 9 h 20 m .
The slowest bus will take 12 h 40 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.
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The cheapest buses
from Edinburgh
to London
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to London will cost around € 50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only € 44.
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Journey Summary
Edinburgh to London Bus Information
| Avg. Bus Duration: | 11 hours 33 minutes | |
| Coach Ticket Price: | 16 € | |
| Buses depart from: | Edinburgh | |
| Bus arrives in: | London | |
| Distance: | 534 km | |
| Bus Companies: | National Express |
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.
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