London to Edinburgh bus
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Bus times from London to Edinburgh
Fastest Journey
8 h
Average
13 h 11 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
534 km
Of the 4 buses that leave London for Edinburgh 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 London to Edinburgh
 | Distance | 533 km |
 | Average coach duration | 8 h |
 | Average coach ticket price | €37 (€37) |
 | Coach frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct coach | Yes, there is 1 direct coach a day |
 | Coach companies | Megabus, National Express, Infobus or Flixbus |
Coaches from London to Edinburgh cover the 533 km long route taking on average 8 h with our travel partners like Megabus, National Express, Infobus or Flixbus. Normally, there is 1 coach operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around €37, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as €16. Travellers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Edinburgh, Elder Street.
Coach companies: National Express and FlixBus London to Edinburgh
You can travel by coach to Edinburgh from London with National Express and FlixBus for as low as €16. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best 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.
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.
FlixBus from London to Edinburgh coach information:
- Average Duration: 9 h 10 min
- Average Price: €67
- FlixBus frequency: 1 a day
Travel Tips: Bus to Edinburgh from London
Omio customers travelling this route book their coaches from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Elder Street.
You can find the most popular departure coach station for this journey, London Victoria, located approximately 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city centre of London. The most popular arrival coach station in Edinburgh, called Edinburgh, Elder Street, is located around 0.6 miles (882 m) away from its city centre.
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