4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Oxford to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 48 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
484 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Oxford to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Edinburgh will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £53.
To travel from Oxford to Edinburgh you need to make at least one change.
UCX5 · NX598NX423 · NX183NX737 · NX591OLOXT · NX594OLOXT · NX594NX737 · NX591UCX5 · NX598OLOXT · NX598OLOXT · NX594OLOXT · NX594
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Oxford to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 484 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£46 Average Price Cheapest | £116 Average Price | £55 Average Price |
10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Oxford to Edinburgh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Edinburgh coaches for today, Thursday 19 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:50 Oxford | 12h50 | 07:40 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:40 Oxford | 11h00 | 07:40 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 20 February | |||||
| NX423 · NX183 | 00:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 16h25 | 17:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX737 · NX591 | 08:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 10h50 | 18:50 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| UCX5 · NX598 | On time 20:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 11h00 | 07:40 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus to find the best option for your trip from Oxford to Edinburgh.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus to find the best option for your trip from Oxford to Edinburgh.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Edinburgh
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Buses from Oxford to Edinburgh run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 484 km distance in 10h 40m.
Distance 484 km |
Average bus duration 9h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 10h 40m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Oxford to EdinburghYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Edinburgh with National Express, Megabus for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Megabus
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.
FAQs: Oxford to Edinburgh coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Edinburgh
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
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
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