The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
10 h 49 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
530 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £37.
Of the 5 buses that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for London Heathrow Airport every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 530 km distance in an average of 10 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 10 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.










Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £49.
Distance: 530 km
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£43 Average Price Cheapest | £114 Average Price | £129 Average Price |
10h 0m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport coaches for today, Saturday 7 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX594 · NX035 | 21:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 10h05 | 07:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
NX594 | 21:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h00 | 06:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX598 · NX035 · NX230 | On time 22:05 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 13h05 | 11:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 changes | |
NX598 · NX035 | 22:05 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 11h25 | 09:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
NX598 · NX035 | On time 22:05 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 11h05 | 09:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
NX598 · NX032 · NX230 | On time 22:05 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 13h05 | 11:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 22:40 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h00 | 07:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:40 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 12h10 | 11:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
| Sunday 8 March | |||||
![]() | 10:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 12h00 | 22:35 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:45 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 12h10 | 23:55 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport
Buses from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 9h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 10:35, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 530 km distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 530 km |
Average bus duration 9h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 25m |
First bus 10:35 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow AirportYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Heathrow Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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