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London to Edinburgh bus with Megabus

Sun, Feb 16
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Cheap bus tickets from London to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Feb 16

Cheapest

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.

Cheapest
Megabus
10:00PM15h03
London
01:03PMEdinburgh
461One-way
2 transfers
2nd Cheapest
Megabus
09:30PM10h03
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:33AMEdinburgh
581One-way
1 transfer
Megabus
10:30AM8h55
London
07:25PMEdinburgh
591One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
10:00PM9h33
London
07:33AMEdinburgh
601One-way
1 transfer
National Express
11:30PM17h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
04:50PMEdinburgh
631One-way
1 transfer

London to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday, February 16
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
12:25AM London7h50 08:15AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM London, Victoria Coach Station10h05 05:35PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM London9h35 05:35PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
MegabusMegabus10:30AM London8h55 07:25PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
09:30PM London, Victoria Coach Station8h55 06:25AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
MegabusMegabus09:30PM London, Victoria Coach Station9h10 06:40AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
MegabusMegabus09:30PM London, Victoria Coach Station10h03 07:33AM Edinburgh1 transfer
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
09:55PM London8h30 06:25AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
MegabusMegabus10:00PM London15h03 01:03PM Edinburgh2 transfers
MegabusMegabus10:00PM London8h40 06:40AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station9h35 07:35AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
MegabusMegabus10:00PM London9h33 07:33AM Edinburgh1 transfer
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30PM London9h05 07:35AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX424
National ExpressNX424
11:30PM London, Victoria Coach Station17h20 04:50PM Edinburgh1 transfer
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
11:59PM London, Victoria Coach Station8h16 08:15AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect

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Bus times from London to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Feb 16

Fastest Journey

7 h 50 m

Average

10 h 2 m

Buses per day

15

Distance

534 km

Of the 15 buses that leave London for Edinburgh every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
FlixBus
12:25AM7h50
London
08:15AMEdinburgh
921One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
FlixBus
11:59PM8h16
London, Victoria Coach Station
08:15AMEdinburgh
701One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:55PM8h30
London
06:25AMEdinburgh
801One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
10:00PM8h40
London
06:40AMEdinburgh
661One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:30PM8h55
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:25AMEdinburgh
801One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Edinburgh

Buses from London to Edinburgh run on average 17 times per day, taking around 9h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €24 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
533 km
Average bus duration
9h 27m
Cheapest ticket price
€24
Buses per day
17
Direct buses
12
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
7h 50m
First bus
00:25
Last bus
23:45
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

FAQs: Bus from London to Edinburgh

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Edinburgh 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 London to Edinburgh.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London to Edinburgh can start from as little as €21 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Edinburgh is €34; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the London to Edinburgh coach time is 8 h 1 min   covering the 533 km long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London to Edinburgh leaves at 00: 06. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from London to Edinburgh leaves at 23: 55.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Edinburgh without having to change trains with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. There are 12 direct coaches from London to Edinburgh each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best London to Edinburgh coach to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Edinburgh from London to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Edinburgh, Bus Station, located 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre.

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

Popular bus stations from London to Edinburgh

London
Edinburgh
London, Golders Green StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
8 km
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, Victoria Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
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
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
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
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