The cheapest and fastest coaches from Richmond to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
534 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Richmond to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Richmond to Edinburgh will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.
Of the 1 buses that leave Richmond 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 534 km distance in an average of 9 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 15 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.
12:309h15Richmond21:45Edinburgh£271One-way0 changes
12:309h15Richmond21:45Edinburgh£271One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Richmond to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. 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 £24, and a train costs an average of £99.
Distance: 534 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£29 Average Price Cheapest | £153 Average Price | £38 Average Price |
9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Richmond to Edinburgh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Richmond to Edinburgh coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 28 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:30 Richmond | 9h15 | 21:45 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Richmond to Edinburgh by coach, train or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Richmond to Edinburgh
Buses from Richmond to Edinburgh run on average 9 times per day, taking around 8h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 534 km distance in 8h 16m.
Distance 534 km |
Average bus duration 8h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 8h 16m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
FAQs: Richmond to Edinburgh coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond 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.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Richmond 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
- Bus: 100, 200
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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