Edinburgh to Harthill bus with FlixBus

Wed, 19 Nov
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh to Harthill

Showing times and prices for 20 Nov

Cheapest price

£5

Average price

£5

Fastest journey

50 m

Average duration

58 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

36 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast coaches

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.

FlixBus
15:451h05
Edinburgh
16:50Harthill
£51One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
15:200h50
Edinburgh
16:10Harthill
£61One-way
0 changes

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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Train

£5

Average Price

Cheapest

£11

Average Price

1h 28m

Average total duration

58m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

38m

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30m

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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.

Last updated at 05:19
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbus08:54 Edinburgh
0h48
09:42 Harthill0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbus15:27 Edinburgh
0h48
16:15 Harthill0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbus20:20 Edinburgh
0h47
21:07 Harthill0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Harthill

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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.

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
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
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

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

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
33m
Cheapest Price
£5
FlixBus frequency
46 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

Scottish Citylink

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
38m
Cheapest Price
£9
Scottish Citylink frequency
42 a day

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.

FAQs

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

Edinburgh
Harthill
The major coach station for departures in Edinburgh is Edinburgh, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh, Bus Station for your trip from Edinburgh to Harthill.
Edinburgh, Bus StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
carConnection
Car connection
Elder Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Edinburgh, Bus Station
  • Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
Edinburgh, St Andrew's HouseAccessibility
Amenities at bus station
AccessibilityAccessibility
information
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible

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