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The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

€65

Average price

€86

Fastest journey

7 h 50 m

Average duration

8 h 24 m

Buses per day

21

Distance

534 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Edinburgh will cost around €86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €65.

Fast buses

Of the 21 buses that leave London for Edinburgh 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 24 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 8 h 55 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:30PM8h55
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:25AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
651One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:55PM8h30
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
06:25AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
651One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:59PM8h16
London, Victoria Coach Station
08:15AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
651One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:59PM11h42
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:41AMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South
691One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM9h35
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
05:35PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
721One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Edinburgh 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 54m. 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 €29.

Distance: 534 km

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Flight

€52

Average price

Cheapest

€140

Average price

€153

Average price

8h 19m

Average total duration

7h 49m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 43m

Average total duration

5h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 54m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 54m

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

Most popular bus company

LNER

Most popular train company

easyJet

Most popular airline

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Live departures

London to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday, July 12
Last updated at 7:12 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX591
On time
7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
10h25
5:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
13h03
10:33 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
12h23
10:33 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
9h05
8:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
8h30
8:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
11h31
7:31 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
11h22
7:22 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
11h44
7:44 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
11h37
7:37 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
11h07
7:37 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
11h14
7:44 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
10h52
7:22 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
8h55
5:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
11h01
7:31 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)1 transfer
national_expressNX594
On time
8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
9h20
5:50 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:55 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
8h30
5:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
9h35
6:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
9h05
6:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
11h48
9:18 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
11h54
9:24 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
11h39
9:09 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
11h18
9:18 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)1 transfer
national_expressNX595 · NX591
On time
10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
11h25
9:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
11h32
9:32 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
11h09
9:09 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
11h24
9:24 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
11h42
10:41 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
8h16
7:15 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
7h50
7:15 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
11h16
10:41 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
13h35
8:05 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
10h05
4:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
13h05
8:05 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:00 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
9h35
4:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Edinburgh

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Buses from London to Edinburgh run on average 19 times per day, taking around 7h 49m. 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
7h 49m
Cheapest ticket price
€25
Buses per day
19
Direct buses
13
Fastest bus
8h 16m
First bus
00:10
Last bus
23:56
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

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

For as little as €20 you can travel by coach to Edinburgh from London with Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this 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 London - Edinburgh 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.

London to Edinburgh coach information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 9 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: €20
  • National Express frequency: 3 a day

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from London to Edinburgh

London
Edinburgh
The major bus station for departures in London is London, Victoria Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Victoria Coach Station for your trip from London to 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
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, 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, Golders Green 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
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, Finchley Road (Q2 Centre)
information
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
information
The major bus station for arrivals 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 to Edinburgh from London.
Edinburgh, Bus 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
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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