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Cheap coach tickets from London to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 16 Sept

Cheapest

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.

Cheapest
Megabus
10:309h50
London
20:20Edinburgh
£281One-way
1 change
Cheapest
Megabus
10:0010h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
20:20Edinburgh
£281One-way
1 change
2nd Cheapest
Megabus
10:308h55
London
19:25Edinburgh
£291One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
23:598h16
London, Victoria Coach Station
08:15Edinburgh
£361One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
23:0012h05
London
11:05Edinburgh
£361One-way
1 change

Bus timetableLondon to Edinburgh

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday 16 September
FlixBus
00:257h50
London
08:15Edinburgh
0 changes
National Express
00:3016h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
16:50Edinburgh
1 change
FlixBus
07:3010h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
17:30Edinburgh
0 changes
FlixBus
08:009h30
London
17:30Edinburgh
0 changes
Megabus
08:2015h30
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
23:50Edinburgh
1 change
Megabus
08:3010h53
London, Victoria Coach Station
19:23Edinburgh
1 change
National Express
08:3010h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
18:55Edinburgh
0 changes
Megabus
10:0010h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
20:20Edinburgh
1 change
Megabus
10:009h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
19:25Edinburgh
0 changes
Megabus
10:308h55
London
19:25Edinburgh
0 changes
Megabus
10:309h50
London
20:20Edinburgh
1 change
FlixBus
21:0012h05
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:05Edinburgh
1 change
Megabus
21:309h10
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:40Edinburgh
0 changes
FlixBus
21:308h55
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:25Edinburgh
0 changes
FlixBus
21:3011h35
London
09:05Edinburgh
1 change
National Express
21:309h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:50Edinburgh
0 changes
FlixBus
21:558h30
London
06:25Edinburgh
0 changes
FlixBus
22:009h35
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:35Edinburgh
0 changes
Megabus
22:008h40
London
06:40Edinburgh
0 changes
National Express
22:009h35
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:35Edinburgh
0 changes
FlixBus
22:309h05
London
07:35Edinburgh
0 changes
National Express
23:0011h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
10:25Edinburgh
1 change
FlixBus
23:0012h05
London
11:05Edinburgh
1 change
National Express
23:3017h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
16:50Edinburgh
1 change
FlixBus
23:598h16
London, Victoria Coach Station
08:15Edinburgh
0 changes

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Bus times from London to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 16 Sept

Fastest Journey

7 h 50 m

Average

10 h 34 m

Buses per day

25

Distance

534 km

Of the 25 buses that leave London for Edinburgh every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
FlixBus
00:257h50
London
08:15Edinburgh
£671One-way
0 changes
2nd Fastest
FlixBus
23:598h16
London, Victoria Coach Station
08:15Edinburgh
£361One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
21:558h30
London
06:25Edinburgh
£381One-way
0 changes
Megabus
22:008h40
London
06:40Edinburgh
£411One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
21:308h55
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:25Edinburgh
£381One-way
0 changes

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Overview: Coach from London to Edinburgh

distanceDistance330 miles
durationAverage coach duration8 h 1 min
priceAverage coach ticket price£48 (€55)
frequencyCoach frequency5 a day
changesDirect coachYes, there are 4 direct coaches a day
carriersCoach companiesMegabus, National Express or FlixBus

Coaches from London to Edinburgh cover the 330 miles long journey taking on average 8 h 1 min with our travel partners like Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Normally, there are 5 coaches operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £48, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as £19. Travellers depart most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus London to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh from London from £18 with Omio’s coach partners Megabus, National Express and FlixBus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from London to Edinburgh coach information:

  • Average Duration: 9 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: £20
  • FlixBus frequency: 2 a day

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

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Edinburgh with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Edinburgh.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London to Edinburgh can start from as little as £19 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Edinburgh is £48; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time to Edinburgh from London is on average 8 h 1 min   for the 330 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from London to Edinburgh by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London to Edinburgh leaves at 06: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from London to Edinburgh leaves at 22: 59.
Yes, there are 4 direct coaches a day from London to Edinburgh with Megabus or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the journey from London to Edinburgh you can take a coach with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to Edinburgh from London on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 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.

The cheapest month for a coach from London to Edinburgh is November.
You have options as you can travel between London and Edinburgh 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.

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