The cheapest and fastest coaches from Penzance to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
19 h 10 m
Average duration
20 h 48 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
667 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Penzance to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penzance to Edinburgh will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £30.
Of the 2 buses that leave Penzance 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 667 km distance in an average of 20 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 22 h 25 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Penzance to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penzance to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £107.
Distance: 667 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£66 Average Price Cheapest | £182 Average Price | £175 Average Price |
19h 33m Average total duration 19h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Penzance to Edinburgh bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:25 Penzance | 20h10 | 16:35 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:05 Penzance | 22h25 | 19:30 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 5 November | |||||
![]() | 12:05 Penzance | 19h10 | 07:15 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Penzance to Edinburgh
Distance 667 km |
Average bus duration 19h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 19h 10m |
First bus 06:06 |
Last bus 22:40 |
Bus providers: National Express from Penzance to EdinburghYou can travel by bus between Penzance to Edinburgh with National Express for as low as £34. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Penzance and Edinburgh
- 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
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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