London to Edinburgh Bus

Q: What is the distance between London and Edinburgh?

The distance between these two places is a total of 414 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between London and Edinburgh?

The average travel time between the stations is 10:35 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from London to Edinburgh?

The ticket prices begin from $31.

Q: How many daily departures are there from London to Edinburgh?

The average number of daily departures is 19. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from London to Edinburgh?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from London to Edinburgh?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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London to Edinburgh Route Summary

London to Edinburgh bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 19 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from London bus station at 00:10h, arriving at Edinburgh bus station at 10:53h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:00h, arriving at 09:53h the following day.

Departure station and country London, United Kingdom

Arrival station and country Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Travel Distance 414 mi

Average Trip Duration 10h 35min

Total Departures 19

Popular Operators National Express, Megabus UK

Lowest Price $31

Transportation Options Bus, Train, Plane

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from London to Edinburgh:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

00:10 London

10h 43min

1 Bus change

10:53 Edinburgh Bus Station

Megabus UK

from 27 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 21. Sep

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08:30 London Victoria Coach Station

10h 40min

19:10 Edinburgh Bus Station

National Express

from 48 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 10. Oct

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08:30 London Victoria Coach Station

10h 25min

18:55 Edinburgh Bus Station

National Express

from 31.5 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 21. Sep

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09:30 London Victoria Coach Station

9h 25min

18:55 Edinburgh Bus Station

Megabus UK

from 27 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 20. Sep

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10:00 London

12h 31min

1 Bus change

22:31 Edinburgh Bus Station

Megabus UK

from 27 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 28. Sep

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Getting from London and Edinburgh by bus

The shortest travel distance between London and Edinburgh is 414 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 21:30 has a travel time of 08:40h. The longest travel time on the route is 12:31h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Edinburgh earlier, there are 10 night buses from London to Edinburgh. The overnight buses depart between 21:30 and 22:00 and arrive between 06:40 and 09:53 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Edinburgh:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

21:30 London Victoria Coach Station

9h 20min

06:50 Edinburgh Bus Station

National Express

from 31.5 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 21. Sep

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21:30 London Victoria Coach Station

9h 10min

06:40 Edinburgh Bus Station

Megabus UK

from 27 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 05. Sep

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22:00 London Victoria Coach Station

9h 40min

07:40 Edinburgh Bus Station

National Express

from 31.5 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 21. Sep

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22:00 London

11h 53min

1 Bus change

09:53 Edinburgh Bus Station

Megabus UK

from 27 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 07. Sep

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22:00 London

8h 40min

06:40 Edinburgh Bus Station

Megabus UK

from 27 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 05. Sep

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Bus companies operating the London to Edinburgh route

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

8.2 National Express

5.8 Megabus UK

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about London or Edinburgh bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

London

You can see information about the departure station and stops London here

Edinburgh

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Edinburgh here

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $31 (One-Way) or $62 (Return).

Travel reviews for London to Edinburgh bus

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