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Are you looking for a cheap coach to Edinburgh? Compare all 5 coach companies to Edinburgh and find out departure and arrival times, all 25 coach stations in Edinburgh, travel times and of course the best prices for the 88 daily buses to Edinburgh.
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Local Time
Country United Kingdom
Currency British Pound
Bus connections 88
bus stations 25
cheapest ride £3
Most popular coach operators
FlixBusmegabusNational ExpressScottish Citylink
Other companies are Parks of Hamilton

Cheap bus tickets to Edinburgh

  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    07:45
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    08:55
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £3
  • Scottish Citylink
    1h 34m
    06:20
    Stirling
    Goosecroft
    07:54
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    19:55
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    21:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • Scottish Citylink
    1h 27m
    00:00
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    01:27
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    £7
  • megabus
    1h 50m
    04:25
    Dundee
    Bus Station
    06:15
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    megabus
    Economy
    £7
  • Parks of Hamilton
    1h 25m
    17:07
    Perth
    Bus Station
    18:32
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Parks of Hamilton
    Economy
    £8
  • Scottish Citylink
    1h 29m
    04:00
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    05:29
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Parks of Hamilton
    3h 12m
    15:20
    Aviemore
    Train Station
    18:32
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Parks of Hamilton
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    10h 25m
    08:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • megabus
    5h 33m
    03:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) Bus Stop
    09:23
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    megabus
    Economy
    £39
  • megabus
    6h 13m
    03:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    09:23
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    megabus
    Economy
    £44
  • National Express
    17h 45m
    23:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    17:15
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    National Express
    Economy
    £49
  • FlixBus
    23h 20m
    10:15
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    09:35
    Edinburgh
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £65
  • FlixBus
    21h 20m
    10:15
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £69

Cheap train tickets to Edinburgh

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    0h 44m
    05:34
    Stirling
    Central Station
    06:18
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £5
  • ScotRail
    0h 49m
    06:00
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    06:49
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    ScotRail
    First Class
    from £22
  • TransPennine Express
    1h 48m
    07:08
    Newcastle upon Tyne
    Central Station
    08:56
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £27
  • Northern
    3h 39m
    06:39
    Manchester
    10:18
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    Northern
    Economy
    from £44
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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We have already set a default travel date. Generally, most people book 3-7 days in advance. If you want to check a specific date, simply select the corresponding day on the calendar to update your search.

Do you already know when you will return from Edinburgh? Then check the return trip straight away and simply select the appropriate date. Are you travelling with other people? Then indicate how many passengers are travelling with you to Edinburgh and start your search. The search results can be sorted by price, departure and arrival time. They can also be filtered according to stops or companies. Customize everything according to your needs.

By the way: If available, we will also show you information about other modes of transport, such as trains, carpooling and flights, with which you can get to Edinburgh.

All bus stops in Edinburgh

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 Seat reservation and Drinks. 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 25 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 5 coach providers going to Edinburgh: FlixBus, megabus, National Express, Scottish Citylink and Parks of Hamilton

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 from Edinburgh

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

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.

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