All about buses to Edinburgh
Are you looking for a cheap coach to Edinburgh? Compare all 8 coach companies to Edinburgh and find out departure and arrival times, all 27 coach stations in Edinburgh, travel times and of course the best prices for the 723 daily buses to Edinburgh.
Local Time | |
Country | United Kingdom |
Currency | British Pound |
Bus connections | 723 |
bus stations | 27 |
cheapest ride | £4 |
Most popular coach operators | |
Other companies are Brightbus, Lumo, Southern and Transport for Wales |
Cheap bus tickets to Edinburgh
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FlixBus1h 25m015:35GlasgowBuchanan Bus Station17:00EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 10/06/2025 15:35:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/06/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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National Express1h 10m009:15GlasgowBuchanan Bus Station10:25EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 10/06/2025 09:15:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/06/2025 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Brightbus0h 17m003:30Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport03:47EdinburghEdingburgh - Queensferry Street0EconomyA Bus from Brightbus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/06/2025 03:30:00 to Edingburgh - Queensferry Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/06/2025 03:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 17m
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Scottish Citylink2h 35m004:05Newcastle upon TyneJohn Dobson St06:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from John Dobson St, Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) at 10/06/2025 04:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/06/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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Transport for Wales5h 17m005:01ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station10:18EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Bus from Transport for Wales goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/06/2025 05:01:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/06/2025 10:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 17m
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FlixBus10h 25m013:00BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway23:25EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 10/06/2025 13:00:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/06/2025 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
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Scottish Citylink4h 45m001:55LeedsBus Station06:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 10/06/2025 01:55:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/06/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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FlixBus8h 55m000:05BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway09:00EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 10/06/2025 00:05:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/06/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
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FlixBus12h 15m020:00BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway08:15EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 10/06/2025 20:00:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/06/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
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National Express17h 10m000:10LondonGolders Green Coach Station17:20EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 10/06/2025 00:10:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/06/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
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TransPennine Express3h 49m008:18LeedsMorley Train Station12:07EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Bus from TransPennine Express goes from Morley Train Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 10/06/2025 08:18:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/06/2025 12:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 49m
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Lumo6h 5m015:11LondonKing's Cross St Pancras21:16EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Bus from Lumo goes from King's Cross St Pancras, London (United Kingdom) at 15/06/2025 15:11:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/06/2025 21:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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Southern8h 56m008:13BrightonUniversity Falmer Station17:09EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Bus from Southern goes from University Falmer Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 15/06/2025 08:13:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/06/2025 17:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £86 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 56m
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Southern8h 50m008:13BrightonUniversity Falmer Station17:03EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Bus from Southern goes from University Falmer Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 15/06/2025 08:13:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/06/2025 17:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £118 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Cheap train tickets to Edinburgh
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ScotRail0h 48m016:33StirlingCentral Station17:21EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from ScotRail goes from Central Station, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 13/06/2025 16:33:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/06/2025 17:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 48m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)0h 42m012:38StirlingCentral Station13:20EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 15/06/2025 12:38:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/06/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 42m
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CrossCountry1h 5m019:51DundeeCentral Station20:56EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Dundee (United Kingdom) at 15/06/2025 19:51:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/06/2025 20:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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Northern3h 58m005:43LiverpoolLime Street Station09:41EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 10/06/2025 05:43:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/06/2025 09:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 58m
Cheap Carpooling to Edinburgh
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BlaBlaCar1h 0m008:40Glasgow09:40Edinburgh0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 13/06/2025 08:40:00 to , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/06/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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BlaBlaCar1h 20m007:20Dundee08:40Edinburgh0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dundee (United Kingdom) at 13/06/2025 07:20:00 to , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/06/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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BlaBlaCar3h 30m011:10Durham14:40Edinburgh0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Durham (United Kingdom) at 12/06/2025 11:10:00 to , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/06/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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BlaBlaCar3h 50m010:50Darlington14:40Edinburgh0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Darlington (United Kingdom) at 12/06/2025 10:50:00 to , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/06/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
On this page, we also show you the cheapest coach to Edinburgh over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about long-distance bus stops in Edinburgh which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh.
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FAQs about the bus route to Edinburgh
Is there a direct coach to Edinburgh?
Whether there is a direct coach route to Edinburgh depends on which city you are travelling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out if there is a direct coach connection to Edinburgh. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.
What can I take with me on my bus ride to Edinburgh?
Depending on which provider you travel to Edinburgh with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment does the coach to Edinburgh have?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most coaches now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Hand luggage and Free Luggage, are often free of charge. Some coach providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Drinks and Bulky luggage. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the coach to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.
Which coach stops are there in Edinburgh?
There is a total of 27 coach stops in Edinburgh. Most coaches stop at Central bus station. Check out our map of Edinburgh to find the coach stop that suits you best.
Which coach companies go to Edinburgh?
There are 8 coach providers going to Edinburgh: FlixBus, National Express, TransPennine Express, Scottish Citylink, Lumo, Transport for Wales, Brightbus and Southern
How can I find the best coach deals to Edinburgh?
Find the best ticket deals to Edinburgh easily with CheckMyBus. Just enter your starting city and travel date in our search and start searching. You can then filter the results according to your needs or sort them by price or travel time.
How much could I save by comparing coaches to Edinburgh?
How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Edinburgh. Usually you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance.
To find the cheapest offer to Edinburgh, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.
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The most searched bus routes to Edinburgh
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!
More coach connections to Edinburgh
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- Carlisle to Edinburgh coach
- Dumfries to Edinburgh bus
- Coach from Dundee to Edinburgh
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- Coach from Durham to Edinburgh
- Coach from Falkirk to Edinburgh
- Coaches Fort William to Edinburgh
- Galashiels to Edinburgh bus
- Coach from Hamilton to Edinburgh
- Coach to Edinburgh from Inverness
- Buses Kinross to Edinburgh
- Coach Leeds to Edinburgh
- Liverpool to Edinburgh coach
- Bus to Edinburgh from Manchester
- Coach Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh
- Bus to Edinburgh from Norwich
- Coach to Edinburgh from Nottingham
- Oban to Edinburgh bus
- Buses Oxford to Edinburgh
- Coaches Paris to Edinburgh
- Coach to Edinburgh from Perth
- Bus from Pitlochry to Edinburgh
- Buses Preston to Edinburgh
- Coach to Edinburgh from Sheffield
- Coach to Edinburgh from Southampton
- Coach from Stirling to Edinburgh
- Bus to Edinburgh from York
Compare the bus with the other modes of transport to Edinburgh
Bus tickets are usually cheaper, but if you are in a hurry, a train or a flight may be the better option for your travels. Travel smarter by comparing prices and schedules for all available modes of transport! Here you are the most popular routes to Edinburgh.
Cities near Edinburgh
Cities in and around Edinburgh, such as Glasgow, Dundee and Paisley, are also served by national and international coaches. You can find all available offers by including them in your search. Simply use the sorting option to the left of the results and directly compare all trips. Find routes that connect Edinburgh with East Kilbride, Hamilton, Cumbernauld and many other places via public transport or city buses. In addition, we also show you airport buses to and from nearby airports, such as Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport. Where timetables are available, we will also show other modes of transport in the local network.