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Check the bus schedule for Edinburgh to York. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £21
tomorrow
from £39
Tuesday
from £32
Wednesday
from £32
Thursday
from £35
Friday
from £35
Saturday
from £35

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    11h 15m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    20:20
    York
    Leeman Road
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    7h 8m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    15:53
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    7h 1m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:46
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    7h 16m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    17:51
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 19m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:04
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:05
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    6h 56m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:41
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    10h 51m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    08:01
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to York via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than £19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 7m
      0
      11:35
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      14:25
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • National Express
      4h 17m
      0
      17:25
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      Westmorland Coach Station
      21:42
      York
      Central Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £13
    Travel time is 3h 11m longer, but you will save £19

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:05
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    7h 19m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:04
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    6h 56m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:41
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    10h 51m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    08:01
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to York via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 7m
      0
      11:35
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      14:25
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • National Express
      4h 17m
      0
      17:25
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      Westmorland Coach Station
      21:42
      York
      Central Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £13
    Travel time is 3h 11m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:05
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    7h 19m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:04
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    6h 56m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:41
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    10h 51m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    08:01
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to York via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 7m
      0
      11:35
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      14:25
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • National Express
      4h 17m
      0
      17:25
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      Westmorland Coach Station
      21:42
      York
      Central Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £13
    Travel time is 3h 11m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 56m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:41
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:05
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    7h 19m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:04
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    10h 51m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    08:01
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to York via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 7m
      0
      11:35
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      14:25
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • National Express
      4h 17m
      0
      17:25
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      Westmorland Coach Station
      21:42
      York
      Central Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £13
    Travel time is 3h 11m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 56m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:41
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    7h 19m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:04
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:05
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to York via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 7m
      0
      11:35
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      14:25
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • National Express
      4h 17m
      0
      17:25
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      Westmorland Coach Station
      21:42
      York
      Central Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £13
    Travel time is 3h 11m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 18m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:03
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    6h 56m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:41
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    7h 28m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:03
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to York via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 7m
      0
      11:35
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      14:25
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • National Express
      4h 17m
      0
      17:25
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      Westmorland Coach Station
      21:42
      York
      Central Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £13
    Travel time is 3h 11m longer, but you will save £15

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Edinburgh and York?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Edinburgh to York. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Edinburgh to York. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Edinburgh and York.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 22 coaches from Edinburgh to York, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and York, with 5 offers.

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All facts for Edinburgh to York bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 3 times by bus from Edinburgh to York in one click. Book your Edinburgh to York bus ticket starting from £21!

Cheapest Bus £21
Fastest Bus 6h 56m
Earliest Coach 08:45
Latest Coach 11:45
Daily Bus Connections 3 Ø
Distance 259.1 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Edinburgh to York?

Every day, 3 buses from 2 coach companies leave Edinburgh for York. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 15/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 09/06
Tuesday 10/06
Wednesday 11/06
Thursday 12/06
Friday 13/06
Saturday 14/06
Sunday 15/06
£35
Monday 16/06
£39
Tuesday 17/06
£32
Wednesday 18/06
£32
Thursday 19/06
£35
Friday 20/06
£35
Saturday 21/06
£35
Sunday 22/06
Monday 23/06
£35
Tuesday 24/06
£32
Wednesday 25/06
£35
Thursday 26/06
£32
Friday 27/06
£35
Saturday 28/06
£35
Sunday 29/06
£35
Monday 30/06
£35
Tuesday 01/07
£32
Wednesday 02/07
£32
Thursday 03/07
£32
Friday 04/07
£35
Saturday 05/07
Sunday 06/07

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to York

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to York, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £21, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to York. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £39.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to York, with £21. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £39.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to York

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 York 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 Edinburgh to York, 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 York 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.

What are the most popular bus companies from Edinburgh to York?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Edinburgh to York timetable.

National Express from Edinburgh to York

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Edinburgh to York:

Cheapest Price £32
Fastest Coach 6h 56m
Earliest Coach 08:45
Last Coach 11:45
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 14/06/2025

FlixBus from Edinburgh to York

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Edinburgh to York:

Cheapest Price £21
Fastest Coach 11h 15m
Earliest Coach 09:05
Last Coach 09:05
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 15/05/2025
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 York

Here is a map with all coach stations in Edinburgh and York. 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 York

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Edinburgh to York. 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 York bus

How much does a Edinburgh York coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh York bus trip is available from £21 and takes 11h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to York?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £21 to £42. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to York.

How many connections are available for the Edinburgh York route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to York is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to York from Edinburgh take?

The quickest coach from Edinburgh to York is provided by National Express and takes 6h 56m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £42. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to York?

The earliest bus to York departs from Edinburgh at 08:45. 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 York?

The latest bus to York departs from Edinburgh at 11:45. 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 York route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh to York can travel with National Express and FlixBus. 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 York?

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

What can I take with me on the bus to York from Edinburgh?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Edinburgh York 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 York 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 bus from Edinburgh to York on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to York

Economy
Economy

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

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