All about buses to Edinburgh
Are you looking for a cheap coach to Edinburgh? Compare all 4 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 696 daily buses to Edinburgh.
Cheap bus tickets to Edinburgh
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FlixBus1h 20m006:35GlasgowBuchanan Bus Station07:55EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 27/05/2025 06:35:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/05/2025 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Brightbus0h 17m003:30Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport03:47EdinburghEdingburgh - Queensferry Street0EconomyA Bus from Brightbus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 03:30:00 to Edingburgh - Queensferry Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/05/2025 03:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 17m
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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 23/05/2025 09:15:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/05/2025 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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National Express18h 40m000:30PlymouthCoach Station19:10EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 00:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/05/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
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National Express19h 50m023:05PlymouthCoach Station18:55EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 23:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/05/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
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London Overground5h 39m007:30LondonEdmonton13:09EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Bus from London Overground goes from Edmonton, London (United Kingdom) at 25/05/2025 07:30:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/05/2025 13:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 39m
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National Express18h 25m000:30PlymouthCoach Station18:55EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 24/05/2025 00:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/05/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
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London Overground5h 33m007:45LondonEdmonton13:18EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Bus from London Overground goes from Edmonton, London (United Kingdom) at 25/05/2025 07:45:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/05/2025 13:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 33m
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National Express15h 20m015:30PlymouthCoach Station06:50EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 15:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/05/2025 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
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FlixBus21h 0m012:00PlymouthCoach Station09:00EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 12:00:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/05/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m
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FlixBus17h 36m023:59PlymouthCoach Station17:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 23:59:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/05/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £96 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 36m
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FlixBus21h 31m023:59PlymouthCoach Station21:30EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 23:59:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/05/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £98 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 31m
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London Overground5h 28m007:45LondonEdmonton13:13EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Bus from London Overground goes from Edmonton, London (United Kingdom) at 25/05/2025 07:45:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/05/2025 13:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £101 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 28m
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FlixBus18h 25m012:00PlymouthCoach Station06:25EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 12:00:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/05/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £104 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
Cheap train tickets to Edinburgh
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ScotRail0h 51m008:09StirlingCentral Station09:00EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from ScotRail goes from Central Station, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 08:09:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/05/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 51m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)0h 41m010:34StirlingCentral Station11:15EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 10:34:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/05/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 41m
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CrossCountry1h 21m009:33DundeeCentral Station10:54EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Dundee (United Kingdom) at 26/05/2025 09:33:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/05/2025 10:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 21m
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TransPennine Express1h 17m007:39AlnwickTrain Station08:56EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Train Station, Alnwick (United Kingdom) at 23/05/2025 07:39:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/05/2025 08:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 17m
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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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 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 4 coach providers going to Edinburgh: FlixBus, National Express, Brightbus and London Overground
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
- Coach to Edinburgh from Alnwick
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- Belfast to Edinburgh coach
- Coach from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Edinburgh
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- Blackpool to Edinburgh bus
- Bristol to Edinburgh bus
- Buses Cardiff to Edinburgh
- Carlisle to Edinburgh coach
- Dumfries to Edinburgh bus
- Coach from Dundee to Edinburgh
- Buses Dunfermline to Edinburgh
- 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.