Bus and Coach from Preston to Edinburgh: Compare all prices

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 for the next days.

today

£14

tomorrow

£15

Saturday

£17

Sunday

Monday

£16

Tuesday

£15

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	6h 18m	17:15	Preston	Coach Station	23:33	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Coach Stop		Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 30/04/2026 17:15:00 to Corstorphine Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/04/2026 23:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 18m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 26m	17:15	Preston	Coach Station	23:41	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 01/05/2026 17:15:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/05/2026 23:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 26m
FlixBus	6h 38m	17:15	Preston	Coach Station	23:53	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 01/05/2026 17:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/05/2026 23:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 38m
FlixBus	6h 31m	17:15	Preston	Coach Station	23:46	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 01/05/2026 17:15:00 to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/05/2026 23:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 31m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 26m	17:15	Preston	Coach Station	23:41	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2026 17:15:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2026 23:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 26m
FlixBus	6h 38m	17:15	Preston	Coach Station	23:53	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2026 17:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2026 23:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 38m
FlixBus	6h 31m	17:15	Preston	Coach Station	23:46	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2026 17:15:00 to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2026 23:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 31m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	6h 18m	17:15	Preston	Coach Station	23:33	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Coach Stop		Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 17:15:00 to Corstorphine Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 23:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 18m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 26m	17:15	Preston	Coach Station	23:41	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 17:15:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 23:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 26m
FlixBus	6h 38m	17:15	Preston	Coach Station	23:53	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 17:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 23:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 38m
FlixBus	6h 31m	17:15	Preston	Coach Station	23:46	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 17:15:00 to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 23:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 31m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Preston to Edinburgh is £12 on 27/04/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Facts about coaches from Preston to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus 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 18m
Earliest Coach	17:15
Latest Coach	17:15
Daily Bus Connections	2 Ø
Distance	245.5 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Preston to Edinburgh

Every day, 2 buses from 1 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 30/04/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 27/04

Tuesday 28/04

Wednesday 29/04

Thursday 30/04

£14

Friday 01/05

£15

Saturday 02/05

£17

Sunday 03/05

Monday 04/05

£16

Tuesday 05/05

£15

Wednesday 06/05

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

£15

Saturday 09/05

Sunday 10/05

£18

Monday 11/05

£12

Tuesday 12/05

£13

Wednesday 13/05

£12

Thursday 14/05

Friday 15/05

£16

Saturday 16/05

£13

Sunday 17/05

£18

Monday 18/05

£17

Tuesday 19/05

£12

Wednesday 20/05

£12

Thursday 21/05

£14

Friday 22/05

£21

Saturday 23/05

£19

Sunday 24/05

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

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

Cheapest Price	£14
Fastest Coach	6h 18m
Earliest Coach	17:15
Last Coach	17:15
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	04/04/2026

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.

Coach Station

Carlisle St

Bus Station (Stand 27)

Deepdale Stadium

Sir Tom Finney Way

Little Oaks Coach Stop

Little Oaks Little Oaks

Railway Station

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 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 18m. 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 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £17. 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 18m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £14. 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. 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.

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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Preston 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 2 daily trips between Preston 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 Preston to Edinburgh?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Preston and to Edinburgh

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