4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 26 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
534 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London 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 to Edinburgh will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
Of the 29 buses that leave London for Edinburgh every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 534 km distance in an average of 8 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 55 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for London to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 534 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£40 Average Price Cheapest | £109 Average Price | £87 Average Price |
7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Edinburgh bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Edinburgh coaches for today, Friday 13 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 12h23 | 23:33 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h14 | 23:44 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 9h15 | 21:45 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 10h39 | 23:44 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 13:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 8h40 | 21:45 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h31 | 08:31 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h22 | 08:22 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h37 | 08:37 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h44 | 08:44 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h07 | 08:37 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h14 | 08:44 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 10h52 | 08:22 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h55 | 06:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h01 | 08:31 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 21:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 8h30 | 06:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
 NX598 | Delayed 07:50 22:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 9h40 | 07:40 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h48 | 10:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h39 | 10:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h54 | 10:24 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h24 | 10:24 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h18 | 10:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 1 change | |
| NX595 · NX591 | On time 23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h25 | 10:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h32 | 10:32 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h09 | 10:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h42 | 11:41 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h16 | 08:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 14 February | |||||
| FlixBus | 00:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 7h50 | 08:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h16 | 11:41 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| NX421 · NX183 | On time 02:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 15h15 | 17:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h39 | 19:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 07:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 10h05 | 17:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 9h35 | 17:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h09 | 19:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 change | |
| NX591 | 08:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 10h05 | 18:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Bus from London to Edinburgh
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Buses from London to Edinburgh run on average 23 times per day, taking around 7h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 534 km distance in 7h 50m.
Distance 534 km |
Average bus duration 7h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink from London to EdinburghYou can travel by bus between London to Edinburgh with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from London to Edinburgh
Coaches connecting London and Edinburgh depart throughout the day, 7 days of the week. They take between around 10 and 16 hours to make the journey. Most services require at least one change.
Which coach companies travel from London to Edinburgh?
National Express runs the coach route from London to Edinburgh. On trips that require passengers to change services, National Express operates all legs of the journey.
How long is the coach from London to Edinburgh?
Coaches between London and Edinburgh take up to around 16 hours to complete the journey, depending on departure time and whether or not the service incorporates any changes. The shortest trips, taking around 10 hours, are the direct services.
How many coaches are there from London to Edinburgh?
Passengers wanting to travel to Edinburgh from London by coach have a choice of up to 20 coaches per day. Services are spaced out throughout the day, with the first leaving early in the morning. The last service of the day departs in the late evening, arriving in Edinburgh the following morning. The majority of services require at least one change, usually at Birmingham. Some also incorporate an additional change at Glasgow. However, one or two services every day run directly between London and Edinburgh, and do not require passengers to change coach. These direct services tend to leave London in the early morning and the late evening.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from London to Edinburgh?
Departure Bus Station: Coaches depart from London Victoria coach station. Located in central London, Victoria coach station is 300 metres from Victoria railway station, which is served by mainline rail links and London Underground's Victoria, District and Circle lines. Local buses stop directly outside Victoria coach station, and the nearest car parking is at the NCP car park on nearby Semley Place. Victoria coach station has a variety of refreshment facilities, waiting rooms and a left luggage office.
Arrival Bus Station: All services terminate at Edinburgh bus station. Situated on Elder Street, in the centre of the city, Edinburgh bus station offers a variety of onward transport options. Local buses serve the station and the Saint Andrew Square tram stop is a short walk away. There are also several nearby public taxi ranks. The bus station itself has cycle racks, vending machines, a convenience shop and left luggage lockers.
FAQs: London to Edinburgh coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
- 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Edinburgh
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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
- Bus: 100, 200
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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