What is the distance between Edinburgh and Heathrow?

The distance between Edinburgh and Heathrow is approximately 531 km (330 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Edinburgh to Heathrow?

Buses departing from Bus Station in Edinburgh will take you to London Heathrow Airport in Heathrow.

Bus Edinburgh to Heathrow from $50 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Edinburgh to Heathrow on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:35am	Bus Station	12h	10:35pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	Bus Station	8h 25m	6:25am	Heathrow T2 & T3	Fastest
Bus	10:35am	Bus Station	12h	10:35pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Bus Station	9h 20m	8:00am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bus Station	15h 20m	3:05am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Heathrow on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:35am	Bus Station	12h	10:35pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	Bus Station	8h 25m	6:25am	Heathrow T2 & T3	Fastest
Bus	10:35am	Bus Station	12h	10:35pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Bus Station	9h 20m	8:00am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bus Station	15h 20m	3:05am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 9:50 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Edinburgh to Heathrow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Heathrow. The journey takes about 10 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $119, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

10h 20mAverage Duration

530 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$44 - $339	Average Duration13h 13m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$119 - $119	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Heathrow?

Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
Visit page
B
Edinburgh Airport
Visit page
C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
Visit page
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

Stops in Heathrow

A
London Heathrow Airport
Visit page
B
Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central
708 Bath Road, Hounslow TW5 9TW
C
Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4
Shepiston Lane (Valid any Departure), Hayes UB3
D
Comfort Hotel
Arlington Court, Mercure London Heathrow Hotel: Valid any Departure , Hayes UB3
E
EasyHotel
2 Bletchmore Close, Hayes UB3
F
Novotel Hotel
Holloway Lane, Valid any Departure, West Drayton UB7

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

The overnight bus trip received positive feedback for being smooth with a great driver. However, multiple reviews mentioned discomfort due to hard seats and limited room in each seat, impacting the overall experience.

National Express Edinburgh Heathrow recent customer reviews

The seats are hard and there’s not enough room in each seat. Very uncomfortable for an overnight bus

Amelia T.

July 24, 2022

The seats are not comfortable for a night bus..it was very difficult to sleep.Also as a suggestion water bottles must be provided to each individual during the journey...I think that would be something that the passengers would appreciate.

Shalini S.

April 19, 2019

My suitcase was stolen and bus driver saw it and didn't do anything

Urszula K.

September 21, 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Heathrow by bus

What is the distance between Edinburgh and Heathrow?
The distance between Edinburgh and Heathrow is approximately 531 km (330 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Edinburgh to Heathrow?
Buses departing from Bus Station in Edinburgh will take you to London Heathrow Airport in Heathrow.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-21

$77

11-22

$87

Today

$59

11-24

$80

11-25

$64

11-26

$53

11-27

$80

11-28

$63

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Heathrow was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $53

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

You can expect to pay from $53 to $181 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Heathrow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-11-26.