The cheapest and fastest coaches from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
9 h 10 m
Average duration
11 h 20 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
529 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £58.
Of the 8 buses that leave Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 2 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 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 13 h 44 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:3514h18London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 323:53Edinburgh, Bus Station£581One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus19:4513h44London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 39:29Edinburgh, St Andrew's House£591One-way2 changes
FlixBus20:309h55London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 36:25Edinburgh, Bus Station£601One-way0 changes
NX210 · NX1838:5011h35London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 320:25Edinburgh, Bus Station£671One-way1 change
NX59422:109h10London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 37:20Edinburgh, Bus Station£691One-way0 changes
NX59422:109h10London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 37:20Edinburgh, Bus Station£691One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:309h55London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 36:25Edinburgh, Bus Station£601One-way0 changes
NX210 · NX1838:5011h35London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 320:25Edinburgh, Bus Station£671One-way1 change
NX403 · NX5916:2012h15London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 318:35Edinburgh, Bus Station£1231One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus19:4513h44London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 39:29Edinburgh, St Andrew's House£591One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £92.
Distance: 529 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£47 Average Price Cheapest | £204 Average Price | £58 Average Price |
9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) coaches for today, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:45 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 12h10 | 18:55 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:50 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 11h40 | 20:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 9h55 | 6:25 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 8h40 | 6:50 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 16 April | |||||
NX210 · NX183 | 0:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 16h15 | 16:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or Megabus to find the best option for your trip from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Buses from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 9h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:20, the last at 23:59. The fastest coach covers the 529 km distance in 8h 40m.
Distance 529 km |
Average bus duration 9h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 40m |
First bus 6:20 |
Last bus 23:59 |
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Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)You can travel by bus between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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