Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 26 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
534 km
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.
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.
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.
Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£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.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 07:45 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 12h25 | 20:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:05 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 10h10 | 18:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:05 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h35 | 17:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:27 Ingliston, Airport (Stance C) | 10h28 | 18:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 10:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 8h50 | 19:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h20 | 19:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:20 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 11h05 | 06:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:45 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h00 | 04:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:45 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 8h30 | 04:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 21:40 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 7h50 | 05:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:40 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 8h20 | 06:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Distance 534 km |
Average bus duration 9h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:57 |
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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