How much is the bus ticket from London to Edinburgh?

The cheapest bus tickets from London to Edinburgh start at R 421. The average price for this route is around R 796. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 45m, covering a distance of 539 km. The fastest bus gets 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 115 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , National Express , Megabus UK .

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

The earliest bus departs from London to Edinburgh at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

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

A bus trip from London to Edinburgh produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from London to Edinburgh?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29871 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

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 National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 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 National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus London to Edinburgh from R 367 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 13 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:30	Victoria Coach Station	11h 10m	20:40	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:59	Victoria Coach Station	8h 16m	08:15	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	15h 15m	17:15	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:10	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	16h 43m	23:53	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	15h 15m	17:15	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 14 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30	Victoria Coach Station	9h 15m	21:45	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 15m	17:15	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:15	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	16h 30m	21:45	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	15h 15m	17:15	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 15 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:30	Victoria Coach Station	17h 45m	17:15	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 15m	17:15	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:15	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	16h 30m	21:45	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	15h 15m	17:15	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 16 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:30	Victoria Coach Station	8h 55m	06:25	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 15m	17:15	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:10	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	16h 43m	23:53	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	15h 15m	17:15	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 17 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	10h 5m	18:35	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 15m	17:15	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:10	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	16h 43m	23:53	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	15h 15m	17:15	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 18 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	10h 5m	18:35	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 15m	17:15	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:10	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	16h 43m	23:53	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	15h 15m	17:15	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Edinburgh on 19 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	10h 5m	18:35	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 15m	17:15	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:10	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	16h 43m	23:53	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	15h 15m	17:15	Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:20 PM GMT.

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 7 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 851, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 40mAverage duration

534 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 421 - R 2 269	Average duration12h 45m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 896 - R 8 120	Average duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 851 - R 1 432	Average duration7h 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
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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E
New Cross Gate
263 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5PL, UK
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F
Old Kent Rd
The Old Fire Station, Old Kent Rd, London SE1 5UE, 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
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

3.5/512 208 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Users have reported that the bus service offers comfortable seating and maintains clean toilet facilities. Additionally, travelers appreciated arriving ahead of schedule, although some noted a lack of water from the handwashing tap in the restroom.

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

Good arrival time ahead of schedule

Matthew Q.

5 January 2026

National Express

4/529 872 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

3.5/54 306 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

GB bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Edinburgh by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from London to Edinburgh?
The cheapest bus tickets from London to Edinburgh start at R 421. The average price for this route is around R 796. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 45m, covering a distance of 539 km. The fastest bus gets 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 115 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, National Express, Megabus UK.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from London to Edinburgh?
The earliest bus departs from London to Edinburgh at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from London to Edinburgh?
A bus trip from London to Edinburgh produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from London to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29871 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from London to Edinburgh?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
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 National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 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 National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 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

11/02

R 820

12/02

R 906

Today

R 966

14/02

R 738

15/02

R 974

16/02

R 758

17/02

R 679

18/02

R 678

The cheapest trip from London to Edinburgh was searched and found on 18 Feb 2026 with a price of R 678

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 R 678 to R 2 350 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 R 678, which is on 2026-02-18.

Usually FlixBus, National Express 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 45m	Avg priceR 796	Daily departures115
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 30m	Avg priceR 2 744	Daily departures11
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time7h 40m	Avg priceR 851	Daily departures1