Edinburgh to London bus
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Bus times from Edinburgh to London
Fastest Journey
9 h 30 m
Average
10 h 31 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
534 km
Of the 3 buses 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.
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Overview: Coach from Edinburgh to London
 | Distance | 533 km |
 | Average coach duration | 8 h 1 min |
 | Average coach ticket price | €41 (€41) |
 | Coach frequency | 2 a day |
 | Direct coach | Yes, there are 2 direct coaches a day |
 | Coach companies | Megabus, Infobus, Flixbus or National Express |
Coaches from Edinburgh to London cover the 533 km long route taking on average 8 h 1 min with our travel partners like Megabus, Infobus, Flixbus or National Express. Normally, there are 2 coaches operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest coach tickets for this journey for as low as €16, but the average price of coach tickets is €41.
Coach companies: FlixBus and National Express Edinburgh to London
FlixBus and National Express coaches will get you from Edinburgh to London from €16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.
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.
Coach information from Edinburgh to London with FlixBus:
- Average Duration: 9 h 15 min
- Average Price: €42
- FlixBus frequency: 2 a day
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.
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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