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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bournemouth to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 20 Mar

Cheapest price

£45

Average price

£61

Fastest journey

13 h 10 m

Average duration

13 h 37 m

Buses per day

Distance

588 km

Cheap tickets

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

Cheapest

04:4514h10

Bournemouth, Coach Station

18:55Edinburgh

£451One-way

1 change

2nd Cheapest

18:3013h10

Bournemouth, Coach Station

07:40Edinburgh

£531One-way

1 change

17:2013h30

Bournemouth, Coach Station

06:50Edinburgh

£861One-way

1 change

Bournemouth to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 20 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National Express NX035 National ExpressNX035	04:45 Bournemouth, Coach Station	14h10	18:55 Edinburgh	1 change
National Express NX205 National ExpressNX205	17:20 Bournemouth, Coach Station	13h30	06:50 Edinburgh	1 change
National Express NX035 National ExpressNX035	18:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station	13h10	07:40 Edinburgh	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Edinburgh

Buses from Bournemouth to Edinburgh run on average 3 times per day, taking around 13h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £19

Distance

588 km

Average bus duration

13h 38m

Cheapest ticket price

£27

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

12h 35m

First bus

04:00

Last bus

18:30

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £19

Coach companies: National Express Bournemouth to Edinburgh

For as little as £23 you can travel by coach from Bournemouth to Edinburgh with National Express. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

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 Bournemouth - 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.

Coach information from Bournemouth to Edinburgh with National Express:

Average Duration: 12 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £23
National Express frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Bournemouth to Edinburgh coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Edinburgh.

Cheap coach tickets from Bournemouth to Edinburgh can start from as little as £27 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bournemouth to Edinburgh is £52; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Bournemouth to Edinburgh is 12 h 25 min to travel the 365 mile long route, with around there are 3 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Bournemouth to Edinburgh leaves at 02: 35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Bournemouth to Edinburgh leaves at 22: 15.

There are 3 coaches a day from Bournemouth to Edinburgh which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

Take the Bournemouth to Edinburgh coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the journey between Bournemouth and Edinburgh as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month for a coach from Bournemouth to Edinburgh is September.

You have options as you can travel to Edinburgh from Bournemouth 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.