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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£41
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£50
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
8 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
8 h 54 m
Buses on 05 Sept
16
Distance
531 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £41.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 16 buses from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX), including 9 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 531 km distance in an average of 8 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 45 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.
FlixBus11:059h35Edinburgh, Bus Station20:40London, Victoria Coach Station£411One-way0 changes- FlixBus23:158h05Edinburgh, Bus Station7:20London, Victoria Coach Station£421One-way0 changes
NX59822:059h45Edinburgh, Bus Station7:50London, Victoria Coach Station£441One-way0 changes- FlixBus9:0510h15Edinburgh, Bus Station19:20London, Victoria Coach Station£441One-way0 changes
- FlixBus22:408h05Edinburgh, Bus Station6:45London, Victoria Coach Station£451One-way0 changes
- FlixBus22:408h05Edinburgh, Bus Station6:45London, Victoria Coach Station£451One-way0 changes
- FlixBus23:158h05Edinburgh, Bus Station7:20London, Victoria Coach Station£421One-way0 changes
- FlixBus20:459h00Edinburgh, Bus Station5:45London, Victoria Coach Station£551One-way0 changes
- FlixBus11:059h35Edinburgh, Bus Station20:40London, Victoria Coach Station£411One-way0 changes
- NX59822:059h45Edinburgh, Bus Station7:50London, Victoria Coach Station£441One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, while a train costs an average of £78.
Distance: 531 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£45 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price | £78 Average Price | £145 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX):
A coach is £33 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) costing on average £78.
A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) costing on average £78.
Other travel options to London Kings Cross (KGX) take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 21m.
Coach takes on average 7h 30m.
Tickets start at around £45 compared to roughly £145 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £100. The journey takes 7h 30m versus 7h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, National Express, Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 20h50 | 5:45 London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 2 changes | |
| NX591 | 10:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 10h45 | 21:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX591 · NXA2 | 10:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 11h50 | 22:25 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 11:05 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h35 | 20:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX183 · NX210 · NX035 | 11:45 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 17h05 | 4:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| NX183 · NX595 | 17:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 13h00 | 6:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 20:45 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h00 | 5:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX594 | 21:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h55 | 7:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX594 · NXA31 | 21:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 10h57 | 8:22 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
| NX598 · NXA1 | 22:05 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 10h47 | 8:52 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
| NX598 | 22:05 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h45 | 7:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:40 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 8h05 | 6:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 8h05 | 7:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:30 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 10h00 | 9:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
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Buses from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 18 times per day, taking around 7h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:40, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 531 km distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 531 km |
Average bus duration 7h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 5:40 |
Last bus 22:30 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express, Megabus from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX)You can travel by bus between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- 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).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- 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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