The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh to Longford
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£84
Fastest journey
9 h 20 m
Average duration
11 h 13 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
529 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh to Longford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Longford will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £69.
Of the 15 buses that leave Edinburgh for Longford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 529 km distance in an average of 11 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 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.
NX183 · NX426 · NX035
NX183 · NX426 · NX032
NX183 · NX595
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX183 · NX426 · NX035
NX183 · NX426 · NX032
NX591 · NX025Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Edinburgh to Longford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £92.
Distance: 529 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£48 Average Price Cheapest | £72 Average Price | £117 Average Price |
10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Edinburgh to Longford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Longford coaches for today, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:07 Edinburgh | 14h28 | 09:35 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:40 Edinburgh | 12h10 | 10:50 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 9 November | |||||
NX591 · NX025 | On time 10:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 12h00 | 22:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
NX183 · NX426 · NX032 | On time 11:45 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 11h55 | 23:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2 changes | |
NX183 · NX426 · NX035 | On time 11:45 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 11h55 | 23:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Longford
Buses from Edinburgh to Longford run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £24 by flight.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 529 km distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 529 km |
Average bus duration 10h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 25m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Edinburgh to LongfordYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh to Longford with National Express, Megabus for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Longford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Longford 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 Longford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Longford
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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