4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Longford to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
9 h 10 m
Average duration
10 h 48 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
529 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Longford to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Longford to Edinburgh will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £47.
Of the 25 buses that leave Longford for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 529 km distance in an average of 10 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 50 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.
NX210 · NX1831:0016h15London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 317:15Edinburgh, Bus Station£471One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus20:0012h34London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 58:34Edinburgh, Drum Brae South£561One-way2 changes- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus20:2012h14London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 38:34Edinburgh, Drum Brae South£561One-way2 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus20:2012h26London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 38:46Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)£571One-way2 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus20:0012h46London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 58:46Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)£571One-way2 changes
- NX59422:109h10London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 37:20Edinburgh, Bus Station£631One-way0 changes
- FlixBus20:309h55London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 36:25Edinburgh, Bus Station£761One-way0 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:2511h25London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 320:50Edinburgh, Bus Station£671One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus20:0511h40London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 57:45Edinburgh, Bus Station£771One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:0011h50London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 520:50Edinburgh, Bus Station£671One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and train for Longford to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Longford 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £105.
Distance: 529 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£40 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price | £148 Average Price |
9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Longford to Edinburgh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Longford to Edinburgh coaches for today, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:50 Longford | 14h13 | 8:03 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:50 Longford | 14h13 | 9:03 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:05 Longford | 11h40 | 6:45 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:10 Longford | 11h35 | 6:45 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:30 Longford | 14h09 | 10:39 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX210 · NX183 | 1:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 16h15 | 17:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX025 · NX591 | 6:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 12h25 | 18:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 13h21 | 22:21 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 11h50 | 20:50 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 12h56 | 22:21 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 11h25 | 20:50 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 13h43 | 23:33 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 13h51 | 23:41 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 14h03 | 23:53 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 13h31 | 23:41 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 13h43 | 23:53 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 13h23 | 23:33 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Longford to Edinburgh
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Buses from Longford to Edinburgh run on average 16 times per day, taking around 9h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 529 km distance in 8h 40m.
Distance 529 km |
Average bus duration 9h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 40m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 5 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Longford to EdinburghYou can travel by bus between Longford to Edinburgh with National Express for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Longford to Edinburgh coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Longford 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.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Longford and Edinburgh
Most Longford to Edinburgh buses use the London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Edinburgh, St Andrew's House. Use this guide to compare Longford and Edinburgh bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Edinburgh station do buses from Longford arrive at?
Getting to Edinburgh, Bus Station from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh, Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Edinburgh, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Edinburgh, St Andrew's House from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh, St Andrew's House bus station facilities and services
Edinburgh, St Andrew's House has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, St Andrew's House: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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