Bus and Coach from Riga to Edinburgh: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Riga to Edinburgh

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

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Thursday

£200

Friday

£242

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Monday

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	56h 30m	23:55	Riga	Central Coach Station	06:25	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£200	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) at 18/12/2025 23:55:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £200 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 30m
FlixBus	58h 36m	23:55	Riga	Central Coach Station	08:31	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Economy	£202	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) at 18/12/2025 23:55:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 08:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £202 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 36m
FlixBus	58h 42m	23:55	Riga	Central Coach Station	08:37	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	£202	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) at 18/12/2025 23:55:00 to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 08:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £202 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 42m
FlixBus	58h 49m	23:55	Riga	Central Coach Station	08:44	Edinburgh	St Andrew's House Station	Economy	£202	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) at 18/12/2025 23:55:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 08:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £202 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 49m
FlixBus	63h 51m	09:50	Riga	Central Coach Station	23:41	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Economy	£233	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) at 18/12/2025 09:50:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 23:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £233 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 51m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	63h 51m	09:50	Riga	Central Coach Station	23:41	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Economy	£242	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) at 19/12/2025 09:50:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 23:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £242 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 51m
FlixBus	63h 56m	09:50	Riga	Central Coach Station	23:46	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	£242	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) at 19/12/2025 09:50:00 to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 23:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £242 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 56m
FlixBus	55h 55m	15:40	Riga	Central Coach Station	21:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£244	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) at 19/12/2025 15:40:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £244 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 55m
FlixBus	61h 20m	06:15	Riga	Central Coach Station	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£310	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) at 19/12/2025 06:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £310 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Riga to Edinburgh via Glasgow, you can save more than £39? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  57h 46m
  
  0
  
  23:55
  
  Riga
  Central Coach Station
  
  06:15
  
  Glasgow
  Buchanan Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £198
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) at 18/12/2025 23:55:00 to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 06:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £198 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 11m
  
  0
  
  06:30
  
  Glasgow
  Buchanan Bus Station
  
  07:41
  
  Edinburgh
  Haymarket Coach Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 06:30:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 07:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 11m
Travel time is 3h 51m longer, but you will save £39

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Riga to Edinburgh is £150 on 16/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Riga and Edinburgh

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Riga to Edinburgh. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Riga and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 coaches from Riga to Edinburgh, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Riga and Edinburgh, with 2 offers.

Facts about coaches from Riga to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Riga to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Riga to Edinburgh starting from £150!

Cheapest Bus	£150
Fastest Bus	53h 55m
Earliest Coach	06:15
Latest Coach	15:40
Daily Bus Connections	6 Ø
Distance	1,669.7 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Riga to Edinburgh

Every day, 6 buses from 1 coach companies leave Riga for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 16/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£150

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£203

Friday 19/12

£240

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£268

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

£297

Wednesday 24/12

£293

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Riga to Edinburgh

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

With a price starting from £200, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Riga to Edinburgh. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £240.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Riga to Edinburgh, with £200. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £244.

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

All bus stations and stops in Riga and Edinburgh

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

Central Coach Station

Pragas iela 1

Port

Rīga Pasažieru Coach Stop

Eglaines iela/Dole Bus Station

Katlakalna Iela Bus Stop

Lubanas Str 119A

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Riga to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the Riga to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Riga - Edinburgh coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Riga - Edinburgh bus trip is available from £150 and takes 54h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Riga to Edinburgh is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £150 to £310. 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 Riga - Edinburgh route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Riga to Edinburgh is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Edinburgh from Riga take?

The quickest coach from Riga to Edinburgh is provided by FlixBus and takes 53h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £262. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Riga to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from Riga at 06:15. 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 Riga to Edinburgh?

The latest bus to Edinburgh departs from Riga at 15:40. 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 Riga - Edinburgh route?

Passengers looking to travel from Riga 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 Riga and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Riga 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 Riga?

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 Riga 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 Riga 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 Riga to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Riga and to Edinburgh

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