Liverpool to Edinburgh bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Liverpool to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 20 Jul

Cheapest price

£63

Average price

£79

Fastest journey

9 h 3 m

Average duration

9 h 11 m

Buses per day

14

Distance

283 km

Cheap tickets

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 £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £63.

Fast coaches

To travel from Liverpool to Edinburgh you need to make at least one change.

National ExpressNX170 · NX183
11:029h13
Liverpool, Botanic Park
20:15Edinburgh, Bus Station
£631One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX170 · NX183
10:589h17
Liverpool, University
20:15Edinburgh, Bus Station
£631One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX170 · NX183
10:509h25
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
20:15Edinburgh, Bus Station
£631One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX171 · NX591
09:209h35
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
18:55Edinburgh, Bus Station
£651One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX171 · NX591
09:329h23
Liverpool, Botanic Park
18:55Edinburgh, Bus Station
£651One-way
1 change

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 £27. 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 £27, and a train costs an average of £42.

Distance: 282 km

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Most popular
Train

£45

Average Price

Cheapest

£79

Average Price

7h 35m

Average total duration

7h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 19m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

Most popular bus company

TransPennine Express

Most popular train company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Liverpool to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday 19 July
Last updated at 09:18
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX170 · NX18310:02 Liverpool, Botanic Park
9h13
19:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:10 Liverpool, Liverpool One
18h15
05:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus14:25 Liverpool, Liverpool One
16h10
06:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus16:50 Liverpool, Liverpool One
14h25
07:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus22:45 Liverpool, Liverpool One
17h50
16:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus04:40 Liverpool, Liverpool One
15h55
20:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX170 · NX183
On time
07:05 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
9h15
16:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 change
national_expressNX170 · NX183
On time
07:13 Liverpool, University
9h07
16:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 change
national_expressNX170 · NX183
On time
07:17 Liverpool, Botanic Park
9h03
16:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 change
national_expressNX171 · NX591
On time
08:20 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
9h35
17:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 change
national_expressNX171 · NX591
On time
08:28 Liverpool, University
9h27
17:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 change
national_expressNX171 · NX591
On time
08:32 Liverpool, Botanic Park
9h23
17:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Liverpool to Edinburgh

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Buses from Liverpool to Edinburgh run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
282 km
Average bus duration
7h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
£27
Buses per day
12
Direct buses
1
Fastest bus
6h 5m
First bus
00:18
Last bus
23:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: National Express, TransPennine Express and Megabus Liverpool to Edinburgh

You can travel by coach to Edinburgh from Liverpool with National Express, TransPennine Express and Megabus for as low as £11. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Edinburgh from Liverpool, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Liverpool to Edinburgh coach information:

  • Average Duration: 9 h 12 min
  • Cheapest Price: £21
  • National Express frequency: 2 a day

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

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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Edinburgh

Liverpool
Edinburgh
The major coach station for departures in Liverpool is Liverpool, Liverpool One. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool, Liverpool One for your trip from Liverpool to Edinburgh.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Canning Place
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret A Manger (in the station)
  • Costa Coffee (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Liverpool, Liverpool One
  • Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 82, 86A Train: Merseyrail
Amenities at bus station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Canning Place
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café in the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
  • Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 18, 79, 82 Train: Merseyrail
The major coach station for arrivals in Edinburgh is Edinburgh, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh, Bus Station for your trip to Edinburgh from Liverpool.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
carConnection
Car connection
Elder Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Edinburgh, Bus Station
  • Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
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