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National Museum of Scotland
National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Cheapest price on 28 Sept
£102
Average ticket price on 28 Sept
£102
Fastest journey on 28 Sept
12 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 28 Sept
12 h 8 m
Buses on 28 Sept
1
Distance
523 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Slough to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Slough to Edinburgh will cost around £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £102.
On Mon 28 Sept, we found 1 buses from Slough to Edinburgh, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 523 km distance in an average of 12 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 8 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 8 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.


The table below shows live departures for Slough to Edinburgh coaches for today, Sunday 27 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE702 · NX598 | 19:56 Slough, Wellington Street | 11h44 | 7:40 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| Monday 28 September | |||||
![]() | 18:12 Slough | 12h08 | 6:20 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Slough to Edinburgh run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 06:09, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 523 km distance in 10h 23m.
Distance 523 km |
Average bus duration 11h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 10h 23m |
First bus 6:09 |
Last bus 23:40 |
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National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Major art gallery with Scottish and international works from the Renaissance to the late nineteenth century, beside Princes Street Gardens.
Contemporary art gallery in a converted schoolhouse, known for thoughtful exhibitions by Scottish and international artists near the Royal Mile.
Historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, shops and public buildings. Ideal for first-time visitors on foot.
Extinct volcano with popular walking routes and broad views over the city and coast. A rewarding outdoor escape close to the centre.
Large public gardens below the castle, good for a break between Old and New Town sights, with monuments, lawns and seasonal planting.
A rich Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions, closely associated with east coast cooking and widely enjoyed in Edinburgh.
Scotland’s iconic savoury pudding of sheep’s offal, oats and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties at Burns suppers.
A classic Scottish dessert of raspberries, whipped cream, honey and toasted oats, often linked with soft fruit from eastern Scotland.
Elegant dining room serving refined Scottish tasting menus focused on seasonal produce in a calm central setting.
Popular traditional restaurant near the Castle, specialising in haggis, game and hearty Scottish comfort food.
Stylish brasserie and oyster bar with Scottish seafood, shellfish and classic dishes in a grand city-centre space.
Moderate for the UK. Rooms and dining are pricier in peak season, but buses are affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés and pubs usually do not expect tips.
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Edinburgh Bus Station -> Princes Street, Edinburgh
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Most Slough to Edinburgh buses use the Slough, Wellington Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Slough and Edinburgh bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Slough, Wellington Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Slough, Wellington Street. ATMs are available at Slough, Wellington Street.
Ticket office support is available at Slough, Wellington Street.
Available at Slough, Wellington Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Slough, Wellington Street: Bus stops accessible for wheelchairs.
Edinburgh, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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