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Compare all timetables for the bus from Preston to Edinburgh

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

today
£20
tomorrow
£16
Sunday
Monday
£17
Tuesday
£27
Wednesday
£29
Thursday
£12

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 38m 17:15 Preston Coach Station 23:53 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £20
FlixBus 6h 26m 17:15 Preston Coach Station 23:41 Edinburgh Haymarket Coach Stop  Economy £20
FlixBus 6h 31m 17:15 Preston Coach Station 23:46 Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 26m 17:15 Preston Coach Station 23:41 Edinburgh Haymarket Coach Stop  Economy £16
FlixBus 6h 38m 17:15 Preston Coach Station 23:53 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £16
FlixBus 6h 31m 17:15 Preston Coach Station 23:46 Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy £16
National Express 8h 0m 02:25 Preston Coach Station 10:25 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £29

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 26m 17:15 Preston Coach Station 23:41 Edinburgh Haymarket Coach Stop  Economy £17
FlixBus 6h 38m 17:15 Preston Coach Station 23:53 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £17
FlixBus 6h 31m 17:15 Preston Coach Station 23:46 Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy £17
National Express 8h 0m 02:25 Preston Coach Station 10:25 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £29

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 0m 02:25 Preston Coach Station 10:25 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Edinburgh via Lancaster, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 26m
      0
      17:15
      Preston
      Coach Station
      17:55
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 41m
      0
      18:00
      Lancaster
      University
      23:41
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £14
    Travel Time is 1h 34m shorter, and you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 0m 02:25 Preston Coach Station 10:25 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Edinburgh via Lancaster, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 26m
      0
      17:15
      Preston
      Coach Station
      17:55
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 41m
      0
      18:00
      Lancaster
      University
      23:41
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £14
    Travel Time is 1h 34m shorter, and you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 38m 17:15 Preston Coach Station 23:53 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £12
FlixBus 6h 26m 17:15 Preston Coach Station 23:41 Edinburgh Haymarket Coach Stop  Economy £12
FlixBus 6h 31m 17:15 Preston Coach Station 23:46 Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy £12
National Express 8h 0m 02:25 Preston Coach Station 10:25 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £32

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Preston to Edinburgh is £12 on 16/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Preston and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Preston and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Preston to Edinburgh. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Preston and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 12 coaches from Preston to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Preston and Edinburgh, with 5 offers.

Facts about coaches from Preston to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Preston to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Preston to Edinburgh starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 6h 26m
Earliest Coach 17:15
Latest Coach 17:15
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 245.5 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Preston to Edinburgh

Every day, 2 buses from 2 coach companies leave Preston for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£20
Saturday 06/12
£29
Sunday 07/12
Monday 08/12
£14
Tuesday 09/12
£13
Wednesday 10/12
£29
Thursday 11/12
£32
Friday 12/12
£12
Saturday 13/12
£16
Sunday 14/12
£30
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
£12
Wednesday 17/12
£13
Thursday 18/12
Friday 19/12
£15
Saturday 20/12
£20
Sunday 21/12
Monday 22/12
£35
Tuesday 23/12
Wednesday 24/12
£42
Thursday 25/12
£20
Friday 26/12
Saturday 27/12
£42
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Preston to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Preston to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Preston to Edinburgh. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Preston to Edinburgh, with £12. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £12.

How to save money travelling from Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Preston to Edinburgh

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

FlixBus from Preston to Edinburgh

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 6h 26m
Earliest Coach 17:15
Last Coach 17:15
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 29/11/2025

National Express from Preston to Edinburgh

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £27
Fastest Coach 8h 0m
Earliest Coach 02:25
Last Coach 02:25
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 03/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Preston and Edinburgh

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

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 Preston to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Preston to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Preston to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the Preston to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Preston - Edinburgh coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Preston - Edinburgh bus trip is available from £12 and takes 6h 38m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Preston to Edinburgh is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £32. 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 Preston - Edinburgh route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Preston to Edinburgh is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Edinburgh from Preston take?

The quickest coach from Preston to Edinburgh is provided by FlixBus and takes 6h 26m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £20. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Preston to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from Preston at 17:15. 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 Preston to Edinburgh?

The latest bus to Edinburgh departs from Preston at 17:15. 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 Preston - Edinburgh route?

Passengers looking to travel from Preston to Edinburgh 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 Preston and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Preston 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 and National Express.

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

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 Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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