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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 20 Mar

Cheapest price

£13

Average price

£21

Fastest journey

3 h 55 m

Average duration

4 h 28 m

Buses per day

Distance

197 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.

Fast coaches

Of the 4 buses that leave Middlesbrough 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 197 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .

The slowest buses will take 4 h 40 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.

Cheapest

02:303h55

Middlesbrough, Newport Road

06:25Edinburgh

£131One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

12:454h35

Middlesbrough, Newport Road

17:20Edinburgh

£211One-way

1 change

03:004h40

Middlesbrough, Newport Road

07:40Edinburgh

£241One-way

1 change

14:154h40

Middlesbrough, Newport Road

18:55Edinburgh

£241One-way

1 change

Middlesbrough to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 20 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	02:30 Middlesbrough, Newport Road	3h55	06:25 Edinburgh	0 changesDirect
National Express NX172 National ExpressNX172	03:00 Middlesbrough, Newport Road	4h40	07:40 Edinburgh	1 change
National Express NX133 National ExpressNX133	12:45 Middlesbrough, Newport Road	4h35	17:20 Edinburgh	1 change
National Express NX172 National ExpressNX172	14:15 Middlesbrough, Newport Road	4h40	18:55 Edinburgh	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh

Buses from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 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

197 km

Average bus duration

4h 19m

Cheapest ticket price

£8

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

3h 55m

First bus

02:30

Last bus

14:15

Price information

Coach companies: National Express, FlixBus and TransPennine Express Middlesbrough to Edinburgh

Find the best coaches from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh with Omio's travel partners National Express, FlixBus and TransPennine Express from £4. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Edinburgh from Middlesbrough, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Middlesbrough to Edinburgh coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 4 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: £19

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.

Middlesbrough to Edinburgh coach information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 4 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: £4
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Coach information from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 3 h 26 min
Cheapest Price: £53

FAQs: Middlesbrough to Edinburgh coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Edinburgh.

Cheap coach tickets from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh can start from as little as £8 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Middlesbrough to Edinburgh is £20; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh is 3 h 55 min to travel the 122 mile long trip, with around there are 3 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh leaves at 02: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh leaves at 23: 45.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh without having to change trains with FlixBus or Megabus. There is 1 direct coach from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the route from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh you can take a coach with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to Edinburgh from Middlesbrough on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Middlesbrough, Bus Station, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 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.

A trip to Edinburgh from Middlesbrough is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh by coach is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh including taking a coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Middlesbrough and Edinburgh

Middlesbrough

Edinburgh

The major coach station for departures in Middlesbrough is Middlesbrough, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Middlesbrough, Bus Station for your trip from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh.

Middlesbrough, Bus Station