Bus from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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Which bus from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport. 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.

today
from £33
tomorrow
from £34
Wednesday
from £34
Thursday
from £34
Friday
from £40
Saturday
from £30
Sunday
from £39

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    16h 50m
    0
    11:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    04:25
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    16h 30m
    0
    11:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    04:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    22:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    12h 10m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    11:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    06:25
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    22:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    11:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    04:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    11h 50m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    11:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    12h 10m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    11:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    13h 25m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    22:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport via Milton Keynes, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      14h 15m
      0
      10:35
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      19:30
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • National Express
      3h 25m
      0
      21:25
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      00:50
      London Heathrow Airport
      London Heathrow Airport - T5
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 2h 25m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    22:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    13h 25m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    22:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    11h 50m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    11:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    12h 10m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    11:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    11:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    04:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport via Milton Keynes, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      14h 15m
      0
      10:35
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      19:30
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • National Express
      3h 25m
      0
      21:25
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      00:50
      London Heathrow Airport
      London Heathrow Airport - T5
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 2h 25m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    22:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    13h 25m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    22:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    15h 20m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    03:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    06:25
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • National Express
    12h 10m
    0
    17:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    05:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £64

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    22:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    15h 20m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    03:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    06:25
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport via Milton Keynes, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 35m
      0
      21:35
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      05:35
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £20
      • Waiting Time 1h 40m
    • National Express
      1h 55m
      0
      07:15
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      09:10
      London Heathrow Airport
      London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    16h 20m
    0
    11:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    03:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    16h 0m
    0
    11:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    03:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    14h 30m
    0
    21:20
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    11:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    22:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    11h 55m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    23:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    16h 50m
    0
    17:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    10:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • FlixBus
    16h 30m
    0
    17:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    10:15
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • FlixBus
    14h 15m
    0
    20:20
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    10:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    22:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    11h 55m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    23:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport via Milton Keynes, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      14h 15m
      0
      10:35
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      19:30
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • National Express
      3h 25m
      0
      21:25
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      00:50
      London Heathrow Airport
      London Heathrow Airport - T5
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save £9

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily coaches from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 33 coaches from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport, with only 16 offers.

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All facts for Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 10 times by bus from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport in one click. Book your Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport bus ticket starting from £30!

Cheapest Bus £30
Fastest Bus 8h 25m
Earliest Coach 10:35
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 10 Ø
Distance 529.9 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

Every day, 10 buses from 2 coach companies leave Edinburgh for London Heathrow Airport. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 24/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 23/06
£34
Tuesday 24/06
£34
Wednesday 25/06
£34
Thursday 26/06
£34
Friday 27/06
£40
Saturday 28/06
£34
Sunday 29/06
£40
Monday 30/06
£37
Tuesday 01/07
£30
Wednesday 02/07
£34
Thursday 03/07
£44
Friday 04/07
£37
Saturday 05/07
£37
Sunday 06/07
£34
Monday 07/07
£46
Tuesday 08/07
Wednesday 09/07
£42
Thursday 10/07
£30
Friday 11/07
Saturday 12/07
£34
Sunday 13/07
£34
Monday 14/07
Tuesday 15/07
£27
Wednesday 16/07
£30
Thursday 17/07
£34
Friday 18/07
£34
Saturday 19/07
£34
Sunday 20/07

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £30, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £40.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport, with £30. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £37.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport 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 Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport, 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 Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport timetable.

National Express from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £34
Fastest Coach 8h 25m
Earliest Coach 10:35
Last Coach 22:00
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 20/06/2025

FlixBus from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport:

Cheapest Price £30
Fastest Coach 11h 50m
Earliest Coach 11:35
Last Coach 23:40
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 09/06/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport

Here is a map with all coach stations in Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport bus

How much does a Edinburgh - London Heathrow Airport coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Edinburgh - London Heathrow Airportroute is available from £30 and takes 16h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £30 to £64. 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 Edinburgh - London Heathrow Airport route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport is offered by roughly 10 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to London Heathrow Airport from Edinburgh take?

The quickest transfer from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport is provided by National Express and takes 8h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £55. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

The earliest bus to London Heathrow Airport departs from Edinburgh at 10:35. 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 Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

The latest bus to London Heathrow Airport departs from Edinburgh at 23:40. 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 Edinburgh - London Heathrow Airport route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport?

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

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

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 Edinburgh London Heathrow Airport 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 Edinburgh London Heathrow Airport 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 Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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