Edinburgh to London bus
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4.6Cheap coach tickets from Edinburgh to London
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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.
Bus timetable Edinburgh to London
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Bus times from Edinburgh to London
Fastest Journey
8 h 1 m
Average
10 h 39 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
534 km
Of the 14 buses that leave Edinburgh for London every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Coach from Edinburgh to London
 Distance | 330 miles |
|---|---|
 Average coach duration | 8 h 30 min |
 Average coach ticket price | £22 (€25) |
 Coach frequency | 4 a day |
 Direct coach | Yes, there are 4 direct coaches a day |
 Coach companies | Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Lumo or Transpennine Express |
Coaches from Edinburgh to London cover the 330 miles long trip taking on average 8 h 30 min with our travel partners like Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Lumo or Transpennine Express. Normally, there are 4 coaches operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest coach tickets for this trip for as low as £16, but the average price of coach tickets is £22. Travellers depart most frequently from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
Coach companies: National Express and FlixBus Edinburgh to London
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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.
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
When departing from Edinburgh, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Edinburgh, Bus Station, Edinburgh, Barnton Junction and Edinburgh, Elder Street. When arriving in London, you can end your trip in coach stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach 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 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.
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