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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 13 May

Cheapest price

£36

Average price

£46

Fastest journey

8 h 40 m

Average duration

10 h 18 m

Buses per day

26

Distance

530 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.

Fast coaches

Of the 26 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for Edinburgh 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 530 km distance in an average of 10 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 40 m .

The slowest buses will take 12 h 10 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.

National ExpressNX460 · NX591
06:4512h10
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
18:55Edinburgh
£361One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
18:3013h05
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
07:35Edinburgh
£371One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
18:1013h25
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
07:35Edinburgh
£381One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX205 · NX460 · NX591
05:5013h05
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
18:55Edinburgh
£391One-way
2 changes
National ExpressNX025 · NX591
05:5513h00
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
18:55Edinburgh
£411One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m.

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Train

£55

Average Price

Cheapest

£194

Average Price

£148

Average Price

13h 41m

average duration

13h 11m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 52m

average duration

Fastest

2h 52m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

6h 32m

average duration

6h 2m

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30m

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Live departures

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for today, Monday 12 May
Last updated at 11:58
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX460 · NX591
Delayed
21:20 05:45London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
12h10
18:07 18:07Edinburgh
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus17:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
13h25
06:35 Edinburgh1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus17:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
13h05
06:35 Edinburgh1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus17:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
14h30
08:00 Edinburgh2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus17:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
14h25
07:55 Edinburgh2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus17:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
14h10
08:00 Edinburgh2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus17:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
14h05
07:55 Edinburgh2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus19:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
14h45
10:00 Edinburgh2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus19:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
14h25
10:00 Edinburgh2 changes
national_expressNX202 · NX59419:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
10h10
05:50 Edinburgh1 change
national_expressNX230 · NX59420:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
9h45
05:50 Edinburgh1 change
national_expressNX205 · NX707 · NX18220:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
19h35
15:50 Edinburgh2 changes
national_expressNX59421:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
8h40
05:50 Edinburgh0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus21:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
18h50
16:35 Edinburgh2 changes
national_expressNX595 · NX59122:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
10h45
09:25 Edinburgh1 change
national_expressNX025 · NX421 · NX182
On time
22:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
17h05
15:50 Edinburgh
2 changes
national_expressNX210 · NX424 · NX182
On time
22:59 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
16h51
15:50 Edinburgh
2 changes
national_expressNX210 · NX422 · NX182
On time
22:59 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
16h51
15:50 Edinburgh
2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus23:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
17h00
16:35 Edinburgh2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus23:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
16h40
16:35 Edinburgh2 changes
national_expressNX205 · NX460 · NX59104:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
13h05
17:55 Edinburgh2 changes
national_expressNX205 · NX403 · NX59104:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
13h05
17:55 Edinburgh2 changes
national_expressNX025 · NX59104:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
13h00
17:55 Edinburgh1 change
national_expressNX403 · NX59105:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
12h10
17:55 Edinburgh1 change
national_expressNX460 · NX59105:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
12h10
17:55 Edinburgh1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus07:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
15h15
22:25 Edinburgh2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus07:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
14h55
22:25 Edinburgh2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
18h15
05:25 Edinburgh2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
17h55
05:25 Edinburgh2 changes

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Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh

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Buses from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh run on average 8 times per day, taking around 13h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 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
529 km
Average bus duration
13h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
£24
Buses per day
8
Direct buses
1
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
8h 40m
First bus
00:40
Last bus
23:40
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, FlixBus and Megabus London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh

For as little as £20 you can travel by coach to Edinburgh from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) - Edinburgh 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.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh coach information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 8 h 30 min
  • Cheapest Price: £33
  • National Express frequency: 6 a day

FAQs: London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh coach

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Important Stations and Airports in London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Edinburgh

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Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Bus StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
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
Edinburgh, North St David Street / St Andrew Square
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