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
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.
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.
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.
Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
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£55 Average Price Cheapest | £194 Average Price | £148 Average Price |
13h 41m average duration 13h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m average duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 32m average duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | Delayed 21:20 05:45London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 12h10 | 18:07 18:07Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 13h25 | 06:35 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 13h05 | 06:35 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 14h30 | 08:00 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 14h25 | 07:55 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 14h10 | 08:00 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 14h05 | 07:55 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 14h45 | 10:00 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 14h25 | 10:00 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 10h10 | 05:50 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 9h45 | 05:50 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 19h35 | 15:50 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | 21:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 8h40 | 05:50 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 18h50 | 16:35 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | 22:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 10h45 | 09:25 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | On time 22:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 17h05 | 15:50 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | On time 22:59 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 16h51 | 15:50 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | On time 22:59 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 16h51 | 15:50 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | 23:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 17h00 | 16:35 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | 23:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 16h40 | 16:35 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | 04:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 13h05 | 17:55 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | 04:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 13h05 | 17:55 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | 04:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 13h00 | 17:55 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 12h10 | 17:55 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 12h10 | 17:55 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 15h15 | 22:25 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 14h55 | 22:25 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 18h15 | 05:25 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 17h55 | 05:25 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
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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 |
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.
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