The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh to Harthill
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
58 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh to Harthill is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Harthill will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 2 buses that leave Edinburgh for Harthill every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 36 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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 and train for Edinburgh to Harthill
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Harthill among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 36 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price |
1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Harthill bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Harthill coaches for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:54 Edinburgh | 0h48 | 09:42 Harthill | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:27 Edinburgh | 0h48 | 16:15 Harthill | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:20 Edinburgh | 0h47 | 21:07 Harthill | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Harthill
Buses from Edinburgh to Harthill run on average 56 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 56 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:50, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 36 km distance in 47m.
Distance 36 km |
Average bus duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 56 |
Direct buses 56 |
Fastest bus 47m |
First bus 05:50 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Scottish Citylink from Edinburgh to HarthillYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh to Harthill with FlixBus, Scottish Citylink for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Harthill coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Harthill 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 Harthill, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Edinburgh, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Edinburgh, Bus Station, Ingliston, Jubilee Road (Edinburgh Airport), Edinburgh, St Andrew's House, Ingliston, Edinburgh Airport - Terminal Forecourt (Stop F), Edinburgh, North Bridge and Edinburgh, Barnton Junction. When arriving in Harthill, you can end your trip in coach stations like Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) and Harthill, Services (Westbound).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Edinburgh, Bus Station, which is located around 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP), located 5.1 miles (8.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Harthill
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
Most popular bus connections from Edinburgh
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