Which bus from Bristol to Edinburgh is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Bristol to Edinburgh. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
Cheapest bus trips today
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National Express16h 20m001:00BristolCoach Station17:20EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 01:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
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FlixBus15h 54m017:35BristolCoach Station09:29EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 17:35:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2025 09:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 54m
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FlixBus14h 50m008:55BristolCoach Station23:45EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 08:55:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
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National Express11h 15m009:00BristolCoach Station20:15EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 09:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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FlixBus13h 0m019:15BristolCoach Station08:15EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 19:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £88 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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National Express15h 17m019:45BristolCoach Station04:50CarlisleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2025 19:45:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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FlixBus5h 2m006:00CarlisleCoach Station11:02EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 06:00:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 11:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 2m
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Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
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National Express11h 30m009:00BristolCoach Station20:30EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2025 09:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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National Express16h 20m001:00BristolCoach Station17:20EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2025 01:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
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FlixBus15h 54m017:35BristolCoach Station09:29EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2025 17:35:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 09:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 54m
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FlixBus14h 57m008:55BristolCoach Station23:52EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2025 08:55:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2025 23:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 57m
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National Express12h 20m019:45BristolCoach Station08:05EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2025 19:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
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FlixBus17h 7m017:55BristolColdharbour Lane05:55CarlisleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coldharbour Lane, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2025 17:55:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 05:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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FlixBus5h 2m006:00CarlisleCoach Station11:02EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 06:00:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 11:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 2m
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Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
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National Express16h 20m001:00BristolCoach Station17:20EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 01:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
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National Express11h 30m009:00BristolCoach Station20:30EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 09:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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National Express12h 20m019:45BristolCoach Station08:05EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 19:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
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FlixBus14h 57m008:55BristolCoach Station23:52EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 08:55:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 23:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 57m
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FlixBus15h 54m017:35BristolCoach Station09:29EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 17:35:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 09:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 54m
Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
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National Express16h 20m001:00BristolCoach Station17:20EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 01:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
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National Express11h 30m009:00BristolCoach Station20:30EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 09:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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National Express12h 20m019:45BristolCoach Station08:05EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 19:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
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FlixBus18h 49m003:05BristolCoach Station21:54EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 03:05:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 21:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 49m
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FlixBus14h 57m008:55BristolCoach Station23:52EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 08:55:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 23:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 57m
Cheapest bus trips Thursday
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National Express16h 20m001:00BristolCoach Station17:20EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2025 01:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
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National Express11h 30m009:00BristolCoach Station20:30EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2025 09:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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National Express12h 20m019:45BristolCoach Station08:05EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2025 19:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
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FlixBus14h 57m008:55BristolCoach Station23:52EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2025 08:55:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2025 23:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 57m
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FlixBus15h 54m017:35BristolCoach Station09:29EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2025 17:35:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 09:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 54m
Cheapest bus trips Friday
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National Express16h 20m001:00BristolCoach Station17:20EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 01:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
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National Express14h 40m004:30BristolCoach Station19:10EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 04:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
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National Express11h 45m009:00BristolCoach Station20:45EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 09:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
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FlixBus14h 57m008:55BristolCoach Station23:52EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 08:55:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 23:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 57m
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FlixBus15h 9m017:35BristolCoach Station08:44EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 17:35:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2025 08:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 9m
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FlixBus17h 22m017:40BristolCoach Station05:55CarlisleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2025 17:40:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 05:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
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FlixBus5h 2m006:00CarlisleCoach Station11:02EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 06:00:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 11:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 2m
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Cheapest bus trips Saturday
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National Express11h 15m009:00BristolCoach Station20:15EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2025 09:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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National Express16h 20m001:00BristolCoach Station17:20EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2025 01:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
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National Express14h 10m004:45BristolCoach Station18:55EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2025 04:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
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FlixBus14h 57m008:55BristolCoach Station23:52EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2025 08:55:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2025 23:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 57m
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FlixBus15h 9m017:35BristolCoach Station08:44EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2025 17:35:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 08:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 9m
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All facts for Bristol to Edinburgh bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 16 times by bus from Bristol to Edinburgh in one click. Book your Bristol to Edinburgh bus ticket starting from £26!
Cheapest Bus | £26 |
Fastest Bus | 11h 15m |
Earliest Coach | 01:00 |
Latest Coach | 19:40 |
Daily Bus Connections | 16 Ø |
Distance | 501.8 km |
Coach Companies | FlixBus and National Express |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bristol to Edinburgh?
Every day, 16 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bristol for Edinburgh. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 06/07/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
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How to save money travelling from Bristol to Edinburgh
Book the ticket from Bristol 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 coach from Bristol 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 to Edinburgh are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
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National Express from Bristol to Edinburgh
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bristol to Edinburgh:
Cheapest Price | £26 |
Fastest Coach | 11h 15m |
Earliest Coach | 01:00 |
Last Coach | 19:40 |
Daily Connections | 5 Ø |
Found on | 05/07/2025 |
FlixBus from Bristol to Edinburgh
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Bristol to Edinburgh:
Cheapest Price | £43 |
Fastest Coach | 13h 0m |
Earliest Coach | 03:05 |
Last Coach | 19:15 |
Daily Connections | 11 Ø |
Found on | 05/07/2025 |
All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Edinburgh
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