How much is the bus ticket from London to Edinburgh?

The cheapest coach tickets from London to Edinburgh start from £20. The average price for this route is around £38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from London to Edinburgh?

The average bus journey time from London to Edinburgh is 12h 1m, covering a distance of 334 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the London to Edinburgh route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 80 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , National Express , Megabus UK , The Airline .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from London to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus departs from London to Edinburgh at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from London to Edinburgh?

A bus journey from London to Edinburgh produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from London to Edinburgh?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is The Airline , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 310 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from London to Edinburgh?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company The Airline has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from London to Edinburgh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is The Airline , with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from London to Edinburgh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is The Airline , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus London to Edinburgh from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:30	Victoria Coach Station	17h 50m	17:20	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:59	Victoria Coach Station	8h 16m	08:15	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	10h 25m	18:55	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:15	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	13h 10m	06:25	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Finchley Road	11h 9m	21:09	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	12h 7m	19:37	Drum Brae	Cheapest
Bus	00:25	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	7h 50m	08:15	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	15h 20m	17:20	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:15	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	13h 10m	06:25	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Finchley Road	11h 9m	21:09	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:30	Victoria Coach Station	11h	20:30	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:25	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	7h 50m	08:15	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	15h 20m	17:20	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:15	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	13h 10m	06:25	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Finchley Road	11h 9m	21:09	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:30	Victoria Coach Station	11h	20:30	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:25	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	7h 50m	08:15	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	15h 20m	17:20	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:15	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	13h 10m	06:25	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Finchley Road	11h 9m	21:09	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	10h 40m	19:10	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:25	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	7h 50m	08:15	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	15h 20m	17:20	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:15	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	13h 10m	06:25	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Finchley Road	11h 9m	21:09	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	10h 25m	18:55	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:25	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	7h 50m	08:15	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	15h 20m	17:20	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	18:05	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	12h 20m	06:25	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Finchley Road	11h 9m	21:09	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	10h 25m	18:55	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:25	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	7h 50m	08:15	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	15h 20m	17:20	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	18:05	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	12h 20m	06:25	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Finchley Road	11h 9m	21:09	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 8 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

8h 40mAverage duration

331 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£20 - £167	Average duration12h 1m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£42 - £378	Average duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£25 - £63	Average duration8h 40m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in London and Edinburgh?

Stops in London

A
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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B
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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C
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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D
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
E
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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F
New Cross Gate
263 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5PL, UK
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Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
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C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
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D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,617 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11617 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £20

Flixbus London Edinburgh recent customer reviews

Chair was comfortable, toilet was neat but there was no water coming out from the washing hand tap

Joy A.

4 December 2025

Not happy , the bus was very hot and on top of that it arrived over an hour late to the destination thus causing me to miss my appointment

David O.

7 November 2024

Very nice

Danielle P.

17 March 2025

National Express

4/529,768 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

National Express is appreciated for being an efficient and cost-effective means of transportation. Passengers generally feel relaxed traveling at night, finding the ride smooth overall. However, some users mentioned issues with toilet cleanliness and a lack of clarity about the number of stops on overnight buses.

National Express London Edinburgh recent customer reviews

It was a smooth ride, the only thing is the toilet. It is kind of smelly and no toilet paper!

John Ellery N.

29 May 2023

Satisfied with everything except I was unaware of how many stops the overnight bus would make. Needs to be clearer when booking.

Dorothy C.

15 December 2022

Overall, National Express is an efficient and cost effective means of transportation

Godsgift I.

13 January 2022

Megabus UK

3.5/54,284 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Passengers generally appreciate the courteous and polite drivers, as well as the overall great service provided by Megabus. Many found their travel experience smooth with good timing. However, some users noted that there were no stops during long journeys, which made it challenging for both chauffeurs and passengers. Additionally, a few mentioned issues such as lack of WiFi on board and suggested improvements to toilet ventilation but still expressed satisfaction with the service overall.

Megabus London Edinburgh recent customer reviews

The staff that was helping with the luggages was extremely rude to us. We made a mistake about the amount of suitcases that we were allowed but the man was shouting to us and being very rude and arrogant towards us even when I was apologizing.

Ariadna Maria G.

20 February 2024

Service was late. Hand dryer did not work in bathroom. Could n oh t understand the driver’s announcements

Stu K.

2 September 2023

It was late to arrive but on time at destination The toilet could have a vent.. Otherwise good..

Hamid M.

14 August 2023

The Airline

4.5/5310 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness5

WiFi4.1

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from London to Edinburgh

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from London to Edinburgh?
The cheapest coach tickets from London to Edinburgh start from £20. The average price for this route is around £38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from London to Edinburgh?
The average bus journey time from London to Edinburgh is 12h 1m, covering a distance of 334 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the London to Edinburgh route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 80 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, National Express, Megabus UK, The Airline.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from London to Edinburgh?
The earliest bus departs from London to Edinburgh at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from London to Edinburgh?
A bus journey from London to Edinburgh produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from London to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is The Airline, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 310 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from London to Edinburgh?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company The Airline has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from London to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is The Airline, with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from London to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is The Airline, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/12

£38

14/12

£41

Today

£41

16/12

£37

17/12

£37

18/12

£40

19/12

£48

20/12

£48

The cheapest trip from London to Edinburgh was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £37

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Edinburgh as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £37 to £102 for a bus ticket from London to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £37, which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from London to Edinburgh?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time12h 1m	Avg price£38	Daily departures80
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 30m	Avg price£118	Daily departures12
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time8h 40m	Avg price£62	Daily departures1