Sheffield to Edinburgh bus with Megabus
4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sheffield to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
8 h 3 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
307 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sheffield to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Edinburgh will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £42.
Of the 5 buses that leave Sheffield 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 307 km distance in an average of 8 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 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.
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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 306 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £82 Average Price | £54 Average Price |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sheffield to Edinburgh bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX131 · NX183 | On time 07:15 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 9h05 | 16:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX131 · NX591 | 10:00 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 7h55 | 17:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX131 · NX183 | On time 12:00 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 7h30 | 19:30 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX131 · NX180 | 21:25 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 9h40 | 07:05 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 9 July | |||||
| NX180 | 01:00 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 6h05 | 07:05 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sheffield to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 306 km |
Average bus duration 5h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 35m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Sheffield to Edinburgh
For as little as £16 you can travel by coach from Sheffield to Edinburgh with Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.
National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Sheffield - Edinburgh coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
Coach information from Sheffield to Edinburgh with National Express:
- Average Duration: 6 h 5 min
- Cheapest Price: £45
- National Express frequency: 3 a day
FAQs: Sheffield to Edinburgh coach
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange), 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Edinburgh
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Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Costa Coffee (in the station)
- Upper Crust (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
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- Bus: 1, 7, 8, 24, 25 Train: Sheffield Station
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