Bus Tickets from London to Edinburgh

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Next departures for London to Edinburgh on October 14
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
National Express
Victoria Coach Station
Bus StationCheapest
Flixbus
London Finchley Road (Stop CL)
Bus StationFastest
National Express
Victoria Coach Station
Bus StationNo tags
Flixbus
Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
Bus StationNo tags
National Express
Victoria Coach Station
Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Edinburgh

Bus
Average PriceUS$25 - US$149Average Duration13h 7m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average PriceUS$55 - US$499Average Duration4h 40m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$44 - US$87Average Duration8h
22kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from London to Edinburgh

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 8 hours, and with fares starting at just US$44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
8hAverage Duration
US$44Cheapest ticket
22kgCO₂ emissions

Bus London to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$48
Average Bus Trip Duration13h 7m
Number of daily buses77
Earliest bus departure12:10am
Distance571 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

London to Edinburgh Bus

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We make sure you can find a bus service from London to Edinburgh from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Discover how much the bus trip from London to Edinburgh will cost you. Use our filters and sorting features to find the cheapest bus tickets or luxury buses.

Frequently asked questions on the trip London - Edinburgh

  1. How far is London from Edinburgh?

    The distance between London and Edinburgh is around 535 km (332 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from London to Edinburgh?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Victoria Coach Station, in London, and end it at Bus Station, in Edinburgh.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-11
US$55
10-12
US$62
Today
US$47
10-14
US$41
10-15
US$37
10-16
US$40
10-17
US$41
10-18
US$41
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Edinburgh was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of US$37

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Edinburgh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$37 to US$174 for a bus ticket from London to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$37 which is on 2025-10-15.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from London to Edinburgh but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from London to Edinburgh, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from London to Edinburgh will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from London to Edinburgh?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to London by bus?

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Train from London to Edinburgh

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