Oxford to Edinburgh bus

Q: How long is the coach to Edinburgh from Oxford?

The Oxford to Edinburgh coach duration is on average 10 h 20 min , which is to be expected when travelling 299 miles (483 km) to Edinburgh from Oxford. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and bank holidays.

Q: When is the earliest coach from Oxford to Edinburgh? When is the last coach from Oxford to Edinburgh?

You can take the first coach from Oxford to Edinburgh at 06: 00 or take the last coach from Oxford to Edinburgh leaving at 20: 20 . Look for the latest Oxford Edinburgh coach schedule on Omio and book the best time to take the coach for this route.

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Cheap bus tickets from Oxford to Edinburgh

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Cheapest

£38

Average

£48

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

National Express

20:20Oxford10h20 06:40Edinburgh

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£381One-way

National Express

06:30Oxford11h25 17:55Edinburgh

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£581One-way

Bus Timetable Oxford to Edinburgh

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National Express

06:30Oxford11h25 17:55Edinburgh

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National Express

20:20Oxford10h20 06:40Edinburgh

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Bus times from Oxford to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 29 Jun

Fastest Journey

10 h 20 m

Average

10 h 52 m

Buses per day

Distance

484 km

Of the 2 buses that leave Oxford for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

National Express

20:20Oxford10h20 06:40Edinburgh

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£381One-way

National Express

06:30Oxford11h25 17:55Edinburgh

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£581One-way

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Overview: Coach from Oxford to Edinburgh

	Distance	299 miles (483 km)
	Average coach duration	10 h 20 min
	Average coach ticket price	£45 (€50)
	Direct coach	No
	Coach companies	National Express

Coaches from Oxford to Edinburgh cover the 299 miles (483 km) long journey taking on average 10 h 20 min with our travel partners like National Express. There are direct coach services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £45, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as £30. Travellers depart most frequently from Oxford and arrive in Edinburgh, Elder Street.

Buses from Oxford to Edinburgh

National Express provides direct and indirect buses from Oxford to Edinburgh. There are two daily direct departures, leaving in the late morning for daytime journeys or in mid evening for overnight travel. Additional indirect services require a change at Birmingham Coach Station or Milton Keynes Coachway. The fastest journey is the daytime service, taking a little over 10 hours to reach Edinburgh. Buses from Oxford to Edinburgh depart from the city bus station, located on the west side of the centre. Most buses arrive at Edinburgh St. Andrews Bus Station in the centre of the Scottish capital, although some early morning arrivals stop on the nearby St. Andrews Square.

Travel Tips: Coach to Edinburgh from Oxford

Take the bus to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oxford to Edinburgh.

If you’re looking to save money on tickets, you can find a cheap coach from Oxford to Edinburgh for as little as £30 in the next 7 days.

In the next 7 days you’ll find that the average cost of a coach ticket between Oxford and Edinburgh is £45 one way.

The distance from Oxford to Edinburgh by coach is approximately 299 miles (483 km).

The Oxford to Edinburgh coach duration is on average 10 h 20 min, which is to be expected when travelling 299 miles (483 km) to Edinburgh from Oxford. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and bank holidays.

When taking a coach from Oxford, you have a couple of coach stations you can depart from including Oxford, St Aldate's, Oxford, Thornhill Park and Ride and Oxford, Railway Station (Stop R4). When you arrive in Edinburgh, your coach can arrive in coach stations including Edinburgh, Elder Street, Edinburgh, North Bridge and Edinburgh, York Place (Stop YJ).

Omio customers travelling this route book their coaches from Oxford to Edinburgh, Elder Street.

You can find the most popular departure coach station for this journey, Oxford, located approximately 1.2 miles (1.9 km) from the city centre of Oxford. The most popular arrival coach station in Edinburgh, called Edinburgh, Elder Street, is located around 0.6 miles (882 m) away from its city centre.

When taking a coach from Oxford to Edinburgh, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Edinburgh. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service from Oxford to Edinburgh and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

You can take the first coach from Oxford to Edinburgh at 06: 00 or take the last coach from Oxford to Edinburgh leaving at 20: 20. Look for the latest Oxford Edinburgh coach schedule on Omio and book the best time to take the coach for this route.

If you book a coach ticket between Oxford and Edinburgh within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average £45 one way. However, we recommend booking your coach in advance to get access to the best prices. Coach tickets from Oxford to Edinburgh are generally on sale a few months before the planned departure date.