Buses from Edinburgh to London
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Edinburgh to London
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The fastest buses
from Edinburgh
to London
Fastest Journey
9h 20m
Average
12h 43m
Buses per day
10
Distance
534 km
Of the 10 bus that leave Edinburgh for London every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct bus cover the 534 km distance in an average of 12h 43m but if you time it right, some bus will get you there in just 9h 20m .
The slowest bus will take 16h 45m 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.
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to London will cost around £ 43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 36.
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Journey Summary
Edinburgh to London Bus Information
| Avg. Bus Duration: | 11 hours 58 minutes | |
| Coach Ticket Price: | £18 | |
| Buses depart from: | Edinburgh | |
| Bus arrives in: | London | |
| Distance: | 534 km | |
| Bus Companies: | National Express |
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.
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