✈ Bus and Coach Bristol Airport (BRS) - Edinburgh

Compare all timetables for the bus from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£55

tomorrow

£52

Monday

£44

Tuesday

£46

Wednesday

£46

Thursday

£46

Friday

£60

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	17h 30m	23:50	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	17:20	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£55	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 23:50:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
FlixBus	16h 20m	14:05	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	06:25	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 14:05:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
National Express	12h 43m	07:32	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	20:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£71	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 07:32:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 43m
FlixBus	16h 5m	05:30	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	21:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 05:30:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh via Bristol, you can save more than £8? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 15%
  
  15h 1m
  
  Bristol Airport
  
  12 km
  
  08:40
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  23:41
  
  Edinburgh
  Haymarket Coach Stop
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £47
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 08:40:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 23:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 1m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	16h 55m	00:25	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	17:20	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£52	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 00:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
FlixBus	16h 5m	05:30	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	21:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 05:30:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
FlixBus	16h 20m	14:05	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	06:25	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 14:05:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
National Express	12h 23m	07:52	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	20:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£58	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 07:52:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 23m
National Express	14h 2m	18:03	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	08:05	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£64	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 18:03:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 2m

Did you know that if you travel from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh via Bristol, you can save more than £9? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 17%
  
  16h 20m
  
  Bristol Airport
  
  12 km
  
  01:00
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  17:20
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £43
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 01:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	17h 25m	23:55	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	17:20	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 23:55:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
National Express	16h 55m	00:25	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	17:20	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 00:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
National Express	12h 43m	07:47	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	20:30	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£50	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 07:47:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 43m
National Express	13h 34m	18:31	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	08:05	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£64	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 18:31:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 34m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 0m	08:30	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	20:30	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 08:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
National Express	16h 55m	00:25	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	17:20	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£48	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 00:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
National Express	17h 25m	23:55	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	17:20	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£52	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 23:55:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
FlixBus	16h 20m	14:05	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	06:25	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 14:05:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	16h 55m	00:25	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	17:20	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 00:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
National Express	12h 0m	08:30	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	20:30	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 08:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
National Express	17h 25m	23:55	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	17:20	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£48	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 23:55:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
National Express	13h 34m	18:31	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	08:05	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£68	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 18:31:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 34m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	16h 55m	00:25	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	17:20	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 00:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
National Express	12h 0m	08:30	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	20:30	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£56	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 08:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
National Express	13h 34m	18:31	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	08:05	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£64	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 18:31:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 34m
FlixBus	16h 20m	14:05	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	06:25	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 14:05:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	16h 55m	00:25	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	17:20	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£60	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 00:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
National Express	12h 58m	07:47	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	20:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£60	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 07:47:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 58m
National Express	13h 34m	18:31	Bristol Airport	Bristol Airport	08:05	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£68	A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 18:31:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 34m

Did you know that if you travel from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh via Bristol, you can save more than £9? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 15%
  
  11h 45m
  
  Bristol Airport
  
  12 km
  
  09:00
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  20:45
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £51
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 09:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Did you know that if you travel from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh via Carlisle, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  16h 17m
  
  0
  
  18:31
  
  Bristol Airport
  Bristol Airport
  
  04:50
  
  Carlisle
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £41
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 18:31:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 19m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 48m
  
  0
  
  06:00
  
  Carlisle
  Coach Station
  
  10:48
  
  Edinburgh
  Haymarket Coach Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £12
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 06:00:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 10:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 48m
Travel time is 3h 19m longer, but you will save £6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh is £44 on 15/12/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bristol Airport and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Bristol Airport and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Bristol Airport and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 11 coaches from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Bristol Airport and Edinburgh, with only 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh starting from £44!

Cheapest Bus	£44
Fastest Bus	12h 0m
Earliest Coach	05:30
Latest Coach	18:31
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	509.1 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh

Every day, 4 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bristol Airport for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 13/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 08/12

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

£55

Sunday 14/12

£52

Monday 15/12

£44

Tuesday 16/12

£46

Wednesday 17/12

£46

Thursday 18/12

£46

Friday 19/12

£60

Saturday 20/12

£55

Sunday 21/12

£55

Monday 22/12

£60

Tuesday 23/12

£56

Wednesday 24/12

£50

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£66

Sunday 28/12

£53

Monday 29/12

£54

Tuesday 30/12

£50

Wednesday 31/12

£55

Thursday 01/01

£68

Friday 02/01

£56

Saturday 03/01

£50

Sunday 04/01

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £36, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £56.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh, with £36. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £52.

How to save money travelling from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh

These are the most booked bus companies between Bristol Airport to Edinburgh from our users.

National Express from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bristol Airport to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price	£44
Fastest Coach	12h 0m
Earliest Coach	07:32
Last Coach	18:31
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	13/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Bristol Airport and Edinburgh

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Bristol Airport and Edinburgh.

Bristol Airport

N Side Rd

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Bristol Airport to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bristol Airport to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Bristol Airport - Edinburgh coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Bristol Airport - Edinburgh route is available from £44 and takes 17h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh?

The connection Bristol Airport to Edinburgh is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £44 to £73. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Bristol Airport - Edinburgh route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Edinburgh from Bristol Airport take?

The quickest transfer from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh is provided by National Express and takes 12h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £46. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from Bristol Airport at 05:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh?

The latest bus to Edinburgh departs from Bristol Airport at 18:31. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bristol Airport - Edinburgh route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol Airport and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol Airport and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct transfer: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Edinburgh from Bristol Airport?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bristol Airport Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bristol Airport Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the transfer from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bristol Airport to Edinburgh

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bristol Airport and to Edinburgh

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bristol Airport and to Edinburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!