Bus and Coach from Sheffield to Edinburgh: Compare all prices

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

today

£20

tomorrow

£15

Sunday

£15

Monday

£15

Tuesday

£14

Wednesday

£15

Thursday

£15

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	5h 35m	01:05	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	06:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£20	A Bus from megabus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 01:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
megabus	8h 48m	01:05	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	09:53	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£20	A Bus from megabus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 01:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 09:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 48m
FlixBus	5h 15m	02:20	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	07:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 02:20:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
FlixBus	6h 5m	11:30	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 11:30:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 45m	12:25	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	19:10	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£35	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 12:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	8h 48m	01:05	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	09:53	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£15	A Bus from megabus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 01:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 48m
megabus	5h 35m	01:05	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	06:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£15	A Bus from megabus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 01:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	6h 30m	12:25	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 12:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	5h 15m	02:20	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	07:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 02:20:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
FlixBus	6h 5m	11:30	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 11:30:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	megabus	5h 35m	01:05	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	06:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station		Economy	£15	A Bus from megabus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 01:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
	megabus	5h 50m	13:05	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station		Economy	£15	A Bus from megabus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 13:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	5h 35m	01:05	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	06:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£15	A Bus from megabus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 01:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
megabus	8h 48m	01:05	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	09:53	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£15	A Bus from megabus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 01:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 48m
FlixBus	5h 15m	02:20	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	07:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 02:20:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
FlixBus	6h 5m	11:30	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 11:30:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 30m	12:25	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 12:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 15m	02:20	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	07:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 02:20:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
megabus	5h 35m	01:05	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	06:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£15	A Bus from megabus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 01:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
megabus	8h 48m	01:05	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	09:53	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£15	A Bus from megabus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 01:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 48m
FlixBus	6h 5m	11:30	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 11:30:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 5m	02:00	Sheffield	Coach Station	08:05	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 02:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	5h 35m	01:05	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	06:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£15	A Bus from megabus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 01:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
megabus	8h 48m	01:05	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	09:53	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£15	A Bus from megabus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 01:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 48m
FlixBus	6h 5m	11:30	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:30:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
FlixBus	9h 7m	11:30	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	20:37	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:30:00 to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 20:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 7m
National Express	6h 30m	12:25	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£35	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 12:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	5h 35m	01:05	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	06:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£15	A Bus from megabus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 01:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
megabus	8h 48m	01:05	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	09:53	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£15	A Bus from megabus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 01:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 48m
FlixBus	5h 15m	02:20	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	07:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 02:20:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
FlixBus	6h 5m	11:30	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 11:30:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 30m	12:25	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 12:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Sheffield to Edinburgh is £14 on 09/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sheffield and Edinburgh

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily coaches from Sheffield to Edinburgh. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Sheffield and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 31 coaches from Sheffield to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Sheffield and Edinburgh, with 12 offers.

Facts about coaches from Sheffield to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like National Express, megabus and FlixBus that travel 14 times every day by bus from Sheffield to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sheffield to Edinburgh starting from £14!

Cheapest Bus	£14
Fastest Bus	5h 15m
Earliest Coach	01:05
Latest Coach	22:40
Daily Bus Connections	14 Ø
Distance	306.6 km
Coach Companies	National Express, megabus and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Sheffield to Edinburgh

Every day, 14 buses from 3 coach companies leave Sheffield 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

£15

Monday 08/12

£38

Tuesday 09/12

£15

Wednesday 10/12

£38

Thursday 11/12

£38

Friday 12/12

£24

Saturday 13/12

£20

Sunday 14/12

£15

Monday 15/12

£15

Tuesday 16/12

£15

Wednesday 17/12

£15

Thursday 18/12

£15

Friday 19/12

£15

Saturday 20/12

£24

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

£30

Tuesday 23/12

£15

Wednesday 24/12

£15

Thursday 25/12

£66

Friday 26/12

£15

Saturday 27/12

£30

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Sheffield to Edinburgh

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

With a price starting from £14, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sheffield to Edinburgh. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £15.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sheffield to Edinburgh, with £14. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £39.

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

Beloved bus companies from Sheffield to Edinburgh

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

megabus from Sheffield to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	£15
Fastest Coach	5h 35m
Earliest Coach	01:05
Last Coach	13:05
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	02/12/2025

National Express from Sheffield to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	£18
Fastest Coach	6h 5m
Earliest Coach	02:00
Last Coach	22:40
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

FlixBus from Sheffield to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	£14
Fastest Coach	5h 15m
Earliest Coach	02:20
Last Coach	11:30
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Sheffield and Edinburgh

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

Coach Station

Pond Hill

Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station

Meadowhall Road 1-4

Greenhill

Chesterfield Road

SUFC Stadium

Bramall Lane

Arena/Don Valley Bowl

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sheffield to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the Sheffield to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Sheffield - Edinburgh coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Sheffield - Edinburgh bus trip is available from £14 and takes 5h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Sheffield to Edinburgh is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £14 to £52. 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 Sheffield - Edinburgh route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Sheffield to Edinburgh is offered by roughly 14 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Edinburgh from Sheffield take?

The quickest coach from Sheffield to Edinburgh is provided by FlixBus and takes 5h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £26. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sheffield to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from Sheffield at 01:05. 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 Sheffield to Edinburgh?

The latest bus to Edinburgh departs from Sheffield at 22:40. 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 Sheffield - Edinburgh route?

Passengers looking to travel from Sheffield to Edinburgh can travel with National Express, megabus 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 Sheffield and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Sheffield 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: National Express, megabus and FlixBus.

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

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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sheffield and to Edinburgh

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