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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh to London

Showing times and prices for 23 Jun

Cheapest price

£34

Average price

£55

Fastest journey

7 h 50 m

Average duration

8 h 26 m

Buses per day

Distance

534 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Edinburgh to London will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £34.

Fast coaches

Of the 23 buses that leave Edinburgh for London every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 534 km distance in an average of 8 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .

The slowest buses will take 8 h 50 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.

NX591

10:3510h45

Edinburgh, Bus Station

21:20London, Victoria Coach Station

£341One-way

0 changes

NX183 · NX400

08:4512h25

Edinburgh, Bus Station

21:10London, Victoria Coach Station

£381One-way

1 change

10:309h25

Edinburgh, Bus Station

19:55London, Victoria Coach Station

£401One-way

0 changes

10:308h55

Edinburgh, Bus Station

19:25London, Finchley Road (Q2 Centre)

£401One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

11:358h50

Edinburgh, Bus Station

20:25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)

£421One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg.

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Coach	Most popular Train	Flight
£41 Average Price Cheapest	£94 Average Price	£124 Average Price
9h 50m average duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 10m average duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 37m average duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest	1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Edinburgh to London bus times

Showing buses for today, Sunday 22 June

Last updated at 00:02

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
NX183 · NX400	On time 07:45 Edinburgh, Bus Station	12h25	20:10 London, Victoria Coach Station	1 change
FlixBus	08:05 Edinburgh, Bus Station	10h10	18:15 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	08:05 Edinburgh, Bus Station	9h35	17:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)	0 changesdirect
undefined · undefined	08:27 Ingliston, Airport (Stance C)	10h28	18:55 London, Victoria Coach Station	1 change
undefined · undefined	08:27 Ingliston, Airport (Stance C)	9h58	18:25 London, Finchley Road (Q2 Centre)	1 change
	09:30 Edinburgh, Bus Station	9h25	18:55 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
	09:30 Edinburgh, Bus Station	8h55	18:25 London, Finchley Road (Q2 Centre)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	10:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station	8h50	19:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	10:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station	9h20	19:55 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	19:20 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House	11h05	06:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)	1 change
FlixBus	19:45 Edinburgh, Bus Station	9h00	04:45 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	19:45 Edinburgh, Bus Station	8h30	04:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)	0 changesdirect
undefined · undefined	19:49 Ingliston, Airport (Stance C)	10h26	06:15 London, Finchley Road (Q2 Centre)	1 change
	21:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station	8h40	06:15 London, Finchley Road (Q2 Centre)	0 changesdirect
	21:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station	9h10	06:45 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	21:40 Edinburgh, Bus Station	7h50	05:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	21:40 Edinburgh, Bus Station	8h20	06:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to London

United Kingdom

Buses from Edinburgh to London run on average 15 times per day, taking around 9h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.

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

534 km

Average bus duration

9h 20m

Cheapest ticket price

£24

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

7h 50m

First bus

00:25

Last bus

23:57

Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Edinburgh to London

Buy your official Megabus, National Express and FlixBus coach tickets between Edinburgh and London from £18 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.

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 Edinburgh - London 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 Edinburgh to London with National Express:

Average Duration: 9 h
Cheapest Price: £25

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Edinburgh to London coach information:

Average Duration: 9 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £31

Lumo are an open access operator launched in 2021 owned by FirstGroup providing train travel from London to Scotland and the North-East of England. It runs between London and Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. Lumo trains offer 100% electric travel along with amenities like comforable seating, free WiFi & their LumoEats at-seat catering in their single Standard Class. Lumo offered two ticket types their advance tickets LumoFixed which are only valid on the date and train booked but are exchangeable prior to departure and their Anytime tickets which can be used on any Lumo train on the date of your ticket.

Edinburgh to London coach information with Lumo:

Average Duration: 4 h 22 min
Cheapest Price: £39

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Coaches from Edinburgh to London: Journey Details

London is often cited among the best cities in the world and offers an interesting and extensive history to those visiting. The main attractions include Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and the London Eye. There is, however, much more to see in this metropolis.

Coaches from Edinburgh to London: Coach Journey Information

Which bus companies go from Edinburgh to London? There are approximately 5 buses from Edinburgh to London a day, each of which is operated by National Express.
How long is the train from Edinburgh to London? The journey will take between 9 hours and 20 minutes with the fastest journey. The slowest journey takes 13 hours and 39 minutes.
When are the first and last buses of the day from Edinburgh to London? The first coach from Edinburgh to London departs at 6:30a.m. The final coach departs at 21:30p.m.
How often are buses from Edinburgh to London? Buses from Edinburgh to London are most frequent between 9:00a.m and 11:03a.m, there are no departures throughout the day and only one in the evening.

Tips for Booking Cheap Coaches from Edinburgh to London

How far in advance to book cheap coach tickets from Edinburgh to London? The best time to book your bus from Edinburgh to London in advance is 6 weeks before departure.
When is the cheapest and most expensive time of day to travel by bus from Edinburgh to London? The cheapest time of day to travel by bus from Edinburgh to London is in the morning. The most expensive time of day to take the bus from Edinburgh to London is the very last bus of the day, which tends to be the night bus.

Coach Station Info and Getting to the City Centre

Where do coaches from Edinburgh to London depart from? The major station in Edinburgh servicing buses from Edinburgh to London is Edinburgh bus station. The station is located in the city centre on Elder Street and is just 200 metres from the central train station, Edinburgh Weaverly which opens up connections to other major cities in the UK.
There are also several bus connections that be caught from the station to various locations in the city. Night transport is available with night buses or taxis.
Where do coaches from Edinburgh to London arrive at? The main bus station in London and the terminating point for all buses from Edinburgh to London is London Victoria Coach Station.
The coach station is within close proximity to the similarly named, Victoria Bus station which operates buses in and around the London area. The station is also a short walk from Victoria underground station which is served by the District, Circle and Victoria line making accessing the rest of London very easy.

FAQs: Edinburgh to London coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Edinburgh to London 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 Edinburgh to London.

Cheap coach tickets from Edinburgh to London can start from as little as £24 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Edinburgh to London is £41; 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 Edinburgh to London is 7 h 50 min to travel the 331 mile long trip, with around there are 15 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Edinburgh to London leaves at 00: 25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Edinburgh to London leaves at 23: 57.

Yes, there are 12 direct coaches a day from Edinburgh to London with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

For the trip from Edinburgh to London you can take a coach with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services between Edinburgh and London on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Edinburgh, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Edinburgh, Bus Station and Edinburgh, North St David Street / St Andrew Square. When arriving in London, you can end your journey in coach stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and London, Golders Green Station.

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 London, Victoria Coach Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to London by coach is March.

You have options as you can travel between Edinburgh and London 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from Edinburgh to London has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Edinburgh to London.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Edinburgh to London.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Edinburgh to London, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Edinburgh to London.

No, luggage for the coach from Edinburgh to London needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Edinburgh to London.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Edinburgh to London.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Edinburgh to London.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Edinburgh to London.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and London

Edinburgh

London

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 London.

Edinburgh, Bus Station Wifi