Bus and Coach from London to Edinburgh: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from London to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from London to Edinburgh from various bus operators like FlixBus, National Express or megabus for the next days.

today

£38

tomorrow

£40

Saturday

£24

Sunday

£40

Monday

£40

Tuesday

£40

Wednesday

£43

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 5m	12:30	London	Victoria Coach Station	21:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 12:30:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	8h 30m	13:05	London	Finchley Road Station	21:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 13:05:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Scottish Citylink	9h 25m	09:30	London	Victoria Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£40	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 09:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Scottish Citylink	9h 10m	21:30	London	Victoria Coach Station	06:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£40	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 21:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	11h 0m	09:30	London	Victoria Coach Station	20:30	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 09:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from London to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  12h 23m
  
  0
  
  10:00
  
  London
  Finchley Road Station
  
  13:00
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £12
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 10:00:00 to Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
- Busbud
  
  9h 18m
  
  0
  
  13:05
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  22:23
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £22
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 13:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 22:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 18m
Travel time is 3h 53m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Scottish Citylink	9h 25m	09:30	London	Victoria Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£40	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 09:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Scottish Citylink	9h 10m	21:30	London	Victoria Coach Station	06:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£40	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 21:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	10h 5m	09:05	London	Golders Green Coach Station	19:10	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 09:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
National Express	10h 40m	08:30	London	Victoria Coach Station	19:10	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 08:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
FlixBus	9h 35m	08:00	London	Finchley Road Station	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 08:00:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from London to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  11h 35m
  
  0
  
  19:05
  
  London
  Golders Green Coach Station
  
  22:30
  
  Sheffield
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £17
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 19:05:00 to Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
- Busbud
  
  5h 35m
  
  0
  
  01:05
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  06:40
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £15
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 01:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Travel time is 2h 25m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	10h 57m	15:30	London	Finchley Road Station	02:27	Edinburgh	N St David St	Economy	£24	A Bus from megabus goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 15:30:00 to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 02:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 57m
Scottish Citylink	9h 25m	09:30	London	Victoria Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£40	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 09:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Scottish Citylink	9h 10m	21:30	London	Victoria Coach Station	06:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£40	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 21:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	9h 50m	09:05	London	Golders Green Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 09:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	10h 25m	08:30	London	Victoria Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 08:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Scottish Citylink	9h 25m	09:30	London	Victoria Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£40	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 09:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Scottish Citylink	9h 10m	21:30	London	Victoria Coach Station	06:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£40	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 21:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	9h 50m	09:05	London	Golders Green Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 09:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	10h 25m	08:30	London	Victoria Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 08:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
FlixBus	8h 30m	13:05	London	Finchley Road Station	21:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 13:05:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from London to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  11h 53m
  
  0
  
  22:00
  
  London
  Finchley Road Station
  
  01:00
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £14
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 22:00:00 to Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
- Busbud
  
  8h 48m
  
  0
  
  01:05
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  09:53
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £15
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 01:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 09:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 48m
Travel time is 3h 23m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Scottish Citylink	8h 55m	10:00	London	Finchley Road Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£40	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 10:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Scottish Citylink	8h 40m	22:00	London	Finchley Road Station	06:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£40	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 22:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	9h 50m	09:05	London	Golders Green Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 09:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	9h 5m	22:35	London	Golders Green Coach Station	07:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 22:35:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	8h 30m	13:05	London	Finchley Road Station	21:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 13:05:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from London to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than £16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  11h 35m
  
  0
  
  19:05
  
  London
  Golders Green Coach Station
  
  22:30
  
  Sheffield
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 19:05:00 to Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
- Busbud
  
  5h 35m
  
  0
  
  01:05
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  06:40
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £15
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 01:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Travel time is 3h 5m longer, but you will save £16

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Scottish Citylink	8h 55m	10:00	London	Finchley Road Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£40	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 10:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Scottish Citylink	8h 40m	22:00	London	Finchley Road Station	06:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£40	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 22:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	9h 5m	22:35	London	Golders Green Coach Station	07:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 22:35:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
National Express	9h 50m	21:30	London	Victoria Coach Station	07:20	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 21:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 07:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
megabus	9h 25m	09:30	London	Victoria Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£48	A Bus from megabus goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 09:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from London to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than £16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  11h 35m
  
  0
  
  19:05
  
  London
  Golders Green Coach Station
  
  22:30
  
  Sheffield
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 19:05:00 to Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
- Busbud
  
  5h 35m
  
  0
  
  01:05
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  06:40
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £15
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 01:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save £16

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 30m	13:05	London	Finchley Road Station	21:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 13:05:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	9h 5m	12:30	London	Victoria Coach Station	21:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 12:30:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
National Express	9h 50m	09:05	London	Golders Green Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 09:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	10h 25m	08:30	London	Victoria Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 08:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
National Express	9h 50m	21:30	London	Victoria Coach Station	07:20	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 21:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 07:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from London to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than £19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  11h 35m
  
  0
  
  19:05
  
  London
  Golders Green Coach Station
  
  22:30
  
  Sheffield
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 19:05:00 to Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
- Busbud
  
  5h 35m
  
  0
  
  01:05
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  06:40
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £15
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 01:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Travel time is 3h 5m longer, but you will save £19

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from London to Edinburgh is £20 on 06/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between London and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between London and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 41 daily coaches from London to Edinburgh. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 27 daily coaches between London and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 129 coaches from London to Edinburgh, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between London and Edinburgh, with 16 offers.

Facts about coaches from London to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus, National Express and megabus that travel 32 times every day by bus from London to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from London to Edinburgh starting from £20!

Cheapest Bus	£20
Fastest Bus	7h 50m
Earliest Coach	07:30
Latest Coach	23:59
Daily Bus Connections	32 Ø
Distance	533.7 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus, National Express, megabus and Scottish Citylink

Cheapest coach connections from London to Edinburgh

Every day, 32 buses from 4 coach companies leave London for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£42

Friday 19/12

£41

Saturday 20/12

£45

Sunday 21/12

£41

Monday 22/12

£41

Tuesday 23/12

£51

Wednesday 24/12

£43

Thursday 25/12

£61

Friday 26/12

£77

Saturday 27/12

£61

Sunday 28/12

£50

Monday 29/12

£38

Tuesday 30/12

£46

Wednesday 31/12

£35

Thursday 01/01

£32

Friday 02/01

£32

Saturday 03/01

£36

Sunday 04/01

£27

Monday 05/01

£25

Tuesday 06/01

£20

Wednesday 07/01

£20

Thursday 08/01

£22

Friday 09/01

£20

Saturday 10/01

£20

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from London to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £20, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from London to Edinburgh. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £23.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London to Edinburgh, with £20. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £40.

How to save money travelling from London to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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

Beloved bus companies from London to Edinburgh

These are the most booked bus companies between London to Edinburgh from our users.

FlixBus from London to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	£38
Fastest Coach	7h 50m
Earliest Coach	07:30
Last Coach	23:59
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	18/12/2025

National Express from London to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	£41
Fastest Coach	9h 5m
Earliest Coach	08:30
Last Coach	23:35
Daily Connections	11 Ø
Found on	18/12/2025

megabus from London to Edinburgh

Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route London to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price	£24
Fastest Coach	8h 40m
Earliest Coach	09:30
Last Coach	22:00
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	18/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in London and Edinburgh

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in London and Edinburgh.

Victoria Coach Station

Buckingham Palace Rd 164

Finchley Road Station

Finchley Road

Marble Arch

Oxford St 550

Stratford Coach Station

Hermit Road

Hammersmith

Hammersmith Bridge Rd

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from London to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from London to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from London to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from London to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route London to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the London to Edinburgh bus

How much does a London - Edinburgh coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the London - Edinburgh bus trip is available from £20 and takes 10h 57m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection London to Edinburgh is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £20 to £120. 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 London - Edinburgh route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from London to Edinburgh is offered by roughly 32 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Edinburgh from London take?

The quickest coach from London to Edinburgh is provided by FlixBus and takes 7h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £60. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from London to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from London at 07:30. 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 London to Edinburgh?

The latest bus to Edinburgh departs from London at 23:59. 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 London - Edinburgh route?

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

Is there a direct bus between London and Edinburgh?

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

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

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from London to Edinburgh?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 32 daily trips between London and Edinburgh. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from London to Edinburgh?

Prices and availability for 32 trips between London and Edinburgh change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to London and to Edinburgh

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