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Best price £ 13.88
Journey duration 10 h 58 min
Connections per day 4
First departure 09:30
Last departure 22:45
Distance 331.8 mi

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Planning to travel from London to Edinburgh? Sometimes it can be hard to know where to start - but that's where Virail comes in. Our powerful search engine will explore all the options available for your trip, combing through more than 2000 transport companies all over the globe. All you have to do is enter your travel dates. In an instant, we'll show you a thorough list of possible routes, with all the information you need to make your decision. Choose from buses, trains, and more, connecting or direct, one-way or round trip - whatever you prefer. When you see your results, select your chosen option and Virail will redirect you to the provider's website, where you can complete your booking. Let us do the legwork for you, and you can just sit back and enjoy your trip.

How much do bus tickets from London to Edinburgh cost?

The prices for bus tickets from London to Edinburgh vary depending on a range of factors including how far in advance you're booking, your travel dates, and the type of transport you want to use. On certain routes, there may be different classes available, which will also affect the price. Booked in advance, the cheapest bus tickets from London to Edinburgh will cost £ 10.42. The average bus ticket price is approximately £ 50.56. For the lowest prices, it is usually best to book as far in advance as possible and look out for low-cost options, such as non-refundable tickets or traveling outside of peak hours. Be aware that some providers do not offer refunds or changes on their lower priced tickets, so it is advised to check before completing your transaction.

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Buses from London to Edinburgh

National Express National Express 22:45 – 08:45 London Heathrow Airport T2 And T3 – Edinburgh Bus Station £ 52.03 10 h Direct
National Express National Express 19:50 – 08:45 London Marble Arch Station Park Lane – Edinburgh Bus Station £ 52.77 12 h 55 min 2 changes
National Express National Express 19:40 – 08:45 London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 – Edinburgh Bus Station £ 54.66 13 h 5 min 2 changes
National Express National Express 18:50 – 08:45 London New Cross Gate – Edinburgh Bus Station £ 55.60 13 h 55 min 2 changes
National Express National Express 08:00 – 19:25 London Luton Airport – Edinburgh Bus Station £ 57.50 11 h 25 min 2 changes
National Express National Express 01:05 – 19:25 London Stansted Airport Coach Station – Edinburgh Bus Station £ 65.41 18 h 20 min 2 changes
National Express National Express 19:25 – 08:45 London Stansted Airport Coach Station – Edinburgh Bus Station £ 65.41 13 h 20 min 2 changes

How much time will it take to go from London to Edinburgh by bus?

The journey from London to Edinburgh covers a distance of 332.4 mi. On average, you can expect your journey to last roughly 10 h 14 min. However, booking the fastest option will see you reach your destination in approximately 8 h 35 min. For faster journeys, look for express routes. Please remember that these may only depart at certain times of day, or on particular days of the week. You may also find that you can go from London to Edinburgh faster by making connections, rather than taking a direct route.

When do departures from London to Edinburgh leave?

In general, the first departure of the day will leave London at 05:20, and the last departure will leave at 22:45. However, it is important to remember that this is general information, and these journey times are not necessarily available every day. Timetables for each provider on the route from London to Edinburgh can change from day to day or month to month. In particular, many providers offer different schedules on weekdays and weekends. Public holidays, local events, and seasonal timetables can also cause schedules to change.

How many daily journeys are there from London to Edinburgh?

The route from London to Edinburgh is served by providers including National Express and Megabus. From this list of transport providers, there are up to 51 departures each day. However, this exact number will vary. On average, journeys depart from London 3 times per day. This number includes all the transport providers that serve the route. When traveling from London to Edinburgh, you may choose to use an indirect route, involving connections. If you prefer not to do this, you will find an average of 2 direct journeys each day. However, indirect routes open up more possibilities for flexible travelers. On average, there are 1 journeys with one change or more each day. These numbers are all averages. They can slightly vary depending on the day of the week, the season of the year, local festivals, and other factors.