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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
9 h 18 m
Average duration
9 h 24 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
283 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Liverpool to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Edinburgh will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.
To travel from Liverpool to Edinburgh you need to make at least one change.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 283 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£52 Average Price Cheapest | £77 Average Price |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Liverpool to Edinburgh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Edinburgh coaches for today, Wednesday 17 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 05:40 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 15h55 | 21:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX170 · NX183 | 07:58 Liverpool, University | 9h22 | 17:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX170 · NX183 | 08:02 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 9h18 | 17:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX171 · NX591 | 09:28 Liverpool, University | 9h27 | 18:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 19h45 | 06:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX170 · NX183 | 10:58 Liverpool, University | 9h32 | 20:30 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX170 · NX183 | 11:02 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 9h28 | 20:30 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:25 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 16h10 | 07:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:45 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 17h50 | 17:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| Thursday 18 December | |||||
| 04:40 Liverpool | 15h55 | 20:35 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool to Edinburgh
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Buses from Liverpool to Edinburgh run on average 14 times per day, taking around 7h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £21 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:18, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 283 km distance in 9h 25m.
Distance 283 km |
Average bus duration 7h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 9h 25m |
First bus 00:18 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Liverpool to EdinburghYou can travel by bus between Liverpool to Edinburgh with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses From Liverpool to Edinburgh: Journey Details
Edinburgh lies around 280 kilometres north east of Liverpool and buses provide a fast and comfortable way to travel between the two cities. National Express offers 6 daily departures with the first at 6:15 a.m. and the last at 10:30 p.m. Most services require coach changes at Manchester and Glasgow with one involving a change at Manchester only. Travel time ranges from 8 to 9 hours.
Taking the Bus from Liverpool
National Express Buses From Liverpool to Edinburgh depart from the Coach Station on Norton Street close to the city centre. The station is open around the clock and the ticket office operates from 8:45 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Outside, these hours, tickets at can be bought at machines. Passengers can travel to the station by local buses that stop on nearby London Road or by taxi. Lime Street Train Station is around 800 metres away. For travellers arriving in Liverpool by boat, the cruise terminal is around 1.4 kilometres from the coach station.
Getting into Edinburgh by Bus
As Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh features all the stately grandeur a capital needs but it also exudes a more relaxed Celtic mood that makes for a fine holiday destination. Visitors can enjoy browsing the old city, exploring museums and galleries, and partake in an unparalleled host of wining and dining options. Monuments abound including an imposing castle that looms over the city. Buses From Liverpool to Edinburgh arrive at Edinburgh Bus Station. Centrally located, it features entrances on Elder Street, and St Andrew Square from which passengers can take buses or trams to their final destination. Waverley Train Station is also close by. Services arriving outside the coach station’s opening hours (between 00:45 a.m. and 4:45 a.m. stop at North St David Street.
FAQs: Liverpool to Edinburgh coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Edinburgh 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Liverpool, Liverpool One, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Edinburgh, Bus Station, located 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Edinburgh
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Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 18, 79, 82 Train: Merseyrail
Taxis- Bus: 699, 86C, 86A Train: Liverpool Lime Street
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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